Jamis Dakar Expert 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Jamis
Model Dakar Expert
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Jamis Dakar Expert Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX-RC Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro
Handlebar extenderTitec L-Bend
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Jamis Dakar Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou X-Vert

Other Specs of Jamis Dakar Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Cream front and red rear
Weight 28.75
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-700 Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec PG


Jamis Dakar Expert bike review

Jamis produced the Dakar Expert bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,339.95.
Dakar Expert bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Jamis Mountain bike Dakar Expert can be found in a few colors, among these colors Cream front and red rear .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.20" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole. Jamis equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Jamis used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Dakar Expert to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Jamis, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.