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2003 Jamis Explorer 4.0

Velopedia Archive ID 30488

Overview

Model year2003
BrandJamis
ModelExplorer 4.0
Bicycle typeComfort/commuter
Archive ID30488
Original MSRP$429.95
ColorsGun Metal Gray/Platinum, Midas Gold/Metallic Black
Sizes12", 14", 17", 19", 21", womens 14.5", womens 17.5"
Weight31.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Metro GPS
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupComfort Mix
ShiftersSRAM MRX
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 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

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1059 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.