Lowest1.30:1
Highest4.33:1
Total range332%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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1998 Jamis Quest
Original specifications: Shimano 105SC drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #72018- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $1,029.95
- Sizes
- 50 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
- Colors
- Black
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1998 archived details
- Published colors
- Black
- Frame
- Reynolds 631
- Original equipment
- Shimano 105SC
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildReynolds 631 · Shimano 105SC · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 631 |
| Fork | Jamis |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 105SC |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Crankset | Shimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo RC-9701 clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tange-Seiki Levin |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung aluminum |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano 105SC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 14, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 550 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 413 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano CN-HG70
1/2 x 3/32"
Retailer offers
SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
Replacement option
Shimano CN-HG70 on eBaySponsored links
700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Retailer offers
Vittoria Rubino Pro G2.0 Clincher Tire Black, 700x23
700x23c
Replacement option
Continental Super Sport on eBaySponsored links
Shimano BB-UN52
118mm spindle
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Wellgo RC-9701 clipless
SDG Ventura Comp
titanium rails
Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust
27.0mm diameter
Mavic CXP 14
32-hole
Shimano 105SC
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN52, 118mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Jamis · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano 105SC · Shifters: Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105SC GS · Crankset: Shimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic CXP 14, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano 105SC · Front tire: 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Tange-Seiki Levin · Handlebar: Hsin Lung aluminum · Stem: Kalloy aluminum · Seatpost: Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter · Saddle: SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails · Pedals: Wellgo RC-9701 clipless
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