Lowest0.75:1
Highest4.18:1
Total range558%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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1999 Jamis Dragon
Original specifications: Shimano XTR drivetrain · 26" wheels · 23.75 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #80774- Model year
- 1999
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $2,399.95
- Sizes
- 11", 13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Powder Coat Red
- Weight
- 23.75 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1999 archived details
- Published colors
- Powder Coat Red
- Frame
- Reynolds 853
- Original equipment
- Shimano XTR
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildReynolds 853 · Shimano XTR · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Brazed/welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite/aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR GS |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-M952, 112.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Time ATAC Carbon |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Titec Enduro 141 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Titec Shorty |
| Stem | Titec Big AL |
| Saddle | SDG Comp Belair, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims 0 XC, 28-hole/32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 556 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 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
Find replacement parts
Thomson Elite
27.2mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
More parts (8)Fewer parts
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes
Shimano XTR levers
Shimano BB-M952
112.5mm spindle
SDG Comp Belair
titanium rails
Shimano XTR M952
24/34/46 teeth
Shimano XTR GS
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2
Shimano XTR
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-M952, 112.5mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Brazed/welded · Fork: Answer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel · Carbon fiber composite/aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Answer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano XTR · Shifters: Shimano XTR RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR GS · Crankset: Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-M952, 112.5mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims 0 XC, 28-hole/32-hole · Hubs: Shimano XTR · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2 · Handlebar: Titec Enduro 141 · Stem: Titec Big AL · Seatpost: Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: SDG Comp Belair, titanium rails · Pedals: Time ATAC Carbon
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