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1999 Jamis Dakar Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 85008

Overview

Model year1999
BrandJamis
ModelDakar Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID85008
Original MSRP$999.95
ColorsBall-Burnished
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight28.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkAnswer Manitou SX E, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC IG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-813

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarKalloy Riser 6061 butted
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec StaoXXX
SaddleSDG Comp Belair
SeatpostKalloy SP-349, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC suspension
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesSha-Dar stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1067 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.