VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Jamis Dakota

Velopedia Archive ID 77623

Overview

Model year1998
BrandJamis
ModelDakota
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID77623
Original MSRP$1,079.95
ColorsMango
Sizes11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 631
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8"
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsTitec L-Bend
StemTitec aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec PG, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube578 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1055 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.