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2008 Jamis Explorer 1

Launched at $290

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New

$55

$27 to $76

Like new

$52

$25 to $72

Excellent

$49

$24 to $68

Good

$41

$20 to $57

Fair

$30

$15 to $42

For parts

$16

$8 to $23

From the launch price, aged to 2026 and adjusted for condition. Guidance from our catalog, not an appraisal.

Overview

Brand
Jamis
Model family
Explorer
Model year
2008
Category
Hybrid · comfort
Frame material
aluminum
Sizes
13.5, 15.5, 18, 21, 14.5 W, 17.5 W
Wheel size
26
Launch MSRP (US)
$290

Drivetrain

Speeds
7
Groupset
Shimano Altus
Chainrings
3
Electronic
false
Total gears
21

Build

Fork
Hi-Tensile steel unicrown, straight blades, with dropout eyelets
Stem
Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable type, 90mm ext x 150mm quill (13.5­17.5") or 110mm ext x 180mm quill (18­21")
Tires
Jamis Sport Comfort, 26 x 1.95", with reflective safety stripe
Brakes
Forged alloy direct pull brakes with Tektro Tenera levers
Saddle
Jamis Comfort with synthetic suede top, burnished side panels, steel rails and bumper springs
Wheels
Alloy silver anodized rims, 36H, with Formula alloy sealed hubs, QR front and rear, 14g stainless steel spokes
Cassette
Shimano freewheel 7-speed, 13-34
Crankset
Alloy crank arms, triple 48/38/28 rings, 170mm (13.5" - 21"), with chainguard
Seatpost
Suspension, alloy pillar, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp
Shifters
SRAM Grip Shift MRX-204, 21-speed
Handlebar
Hi-rise comfort, 15° sweep x 80mm rise x 640mm wide
Weight kg
13.83
Rear derailleur
Shimano Altus

Geometry

18
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1056; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 72
21
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1077; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 72
13.5
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1014; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 72
15.5
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1030; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 72
14.5 W
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1010; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 72
17.5 W
Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1046; Head angle deg: 70; Seat angle deg: 72

Sizes in inches (W = women's or step-through sizes). Colors: M: Copper Monterey Blue W: Copper Pistachio. Also listed: front derailleur Shimano C051 31.8mm top swing/top pull; headset ATB sealed, threaded, 1 1/8"; bottom bracket VP, sealed, bolt type, 3P axle, 68 x 119mm; pedals Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert; chain KMC UG-51; grips Kraton comfort. Frame: 6061 TIG-welded aluminum, sport comfort design with low-standover/upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger. MSRP is the price printed on Jamis's US model page in a 2007-12 capture, inside the launch window.

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