Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Jamis Explorer
Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $239.95
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", womens 16", womens 19"
- Colors
- Flame Red, Gloss Black
- Archive ID
- 71518
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Jamis |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Crankset | SR XR11, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Chin Haur CH-48, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, GS-1 alloy levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" Chin Haur CH90 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Jamis |
| Saddle | Jamis Sport |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.