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2003 Jamis Explorer 3.0

Original specifications: Shimano Alivio · 7-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · 32.25 lb published weight.

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Archive #30489
Model year
2003
Category
City & Commuter
Original MSRP
$339.95
Sizes
12", 14", 17", 19", 21", womens 14.5", womens 17.5"
Colors
Metallic Black/SilverFlake, Royal Blue
Weight
32.25 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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2003 archived details

Published colors
Metallic Black/SilverFlake, Royal Blue
Frame
6061 T6 aluminum
Original equipment
Comfort Mix

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Original build6061 T6 aluminum · Comfort Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

7 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

12"14"17"19"21"womens 14.5"womens 17.5"

Published colors

Metallic Black/SilverFlakeRoyal Blue

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Metro GPS
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, single crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupComfort Mix
ShiftersSRAM MRX
Front DerailleurShimano Acera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetCyclone aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketSealed, 122.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP aluminum

Brakes

BrakesTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless steel
HandlebarSteel, 1" rise
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum, adjustable
SaddleViscount Super Comfort
SeatpostAluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsWeinmann CN-520, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Kenda Kross
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1059 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build42/32/22T · 13–34T · 7-speed
Lowest0.65:1 Highest3.23:1 Total range499%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear4.5 mph Highest gear22.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Seatpost · Original
Aluminum

suspension, 27.2mm diameter

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Chain · Original
Shimano CN-UG50

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
26 x 1.95" Kenda Kross
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Brake pads · Original
Tektro linear-pull brakes

Tektro Tenera levers

Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Alivio

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Front tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda Kross
Drivetrain
7-speed
Seatpost diameter
27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Sealed, 122.5mm spindle · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Metro GPS · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown

Archived: Group: Comfort Mix · Shifters: SRAM MRX · Front derailleur: Shimano Acera, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Crankset: Cyclone aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Sealed, 122.5mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann CN-520, 36-hole · Hubs: Aluminum, Q/R · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Kenda Kross

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless steel · Handlebar: Steel, 1" rise · Stem: Aluminum, adjustable · Seatpost: Aluminum, suspension, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Viscount Super Comfort · Pedals: Victor VP aluminum

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