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2008 Jamis Explorer 2

Launched at $345

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$65

$32 to $90

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$62

$30 to $86

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$59

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$49

$24 to $68

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$36

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$20

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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): $345

Drivetrain

Speeds: 7
Groupset: Shimano Acera
Chainrings: 3
Electronic: false
Total gears: 21

Build

Fork: SR M2000 suspension, alloy crown, 63mm travel
Stem: Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable, 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 & puncture-resistant shielded casing
Brakes: Tektro forged alloy direct pull brakes with front power modulator & Shimano alloy levers
Saddle: Jamis Comfort with memory foam, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels, steel rails and bumper springs
Wheels: Weinmann 520 black/ anodized rims with brushed brake tracks, 36H, Formula sealed alloy hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokes
Cassette: Shimano freewheel, 7-speed, 14-34
Crankset: RPM alloy crank, with 48/38/28 rings, 170mm, with chainguard
Seatpost: Suspension, alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp
Shifters: Shimano Acera ST-EF50 EZ-Fire Plus, 21-speed
Handlebar: Hi-rise comfort, 15° sweep x 80mm rise x 640mm wide
Weight kg: 14.97
Rear derailleur: Shimano Acera
Travel front mm: 63

Geometry

18: Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1061; Head angle deg: 68.42; Seat angle deg: 70.42
21: Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1082; Head angle deg: 68.44; Seat angle deg: 70.44
13.5: Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1019; Head angle deg: 68.39; Seat angle deg: 70.39
15.5: Chainstay mm: 425; Wheelbase mm: 1035; Head angle deg: 68.4; Seat angle deg: 70.4
14.5 W: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1015; Head angle deg: 68.39; Seat angle deg: 70.39
17.5 W: Chainstay mm: 430; Wheelbase mm: 1052; Head angle deg: 68.39; Seat angle deg: 70.41

Sizes in inches (W = women's or step-through sizes). Colors: M: Machine Silver/Pewter, Victory Red/Machine Silver, Twilight Blue/Machine Silver W: Pearl Blue/Pearl White, Victory Red/Machine Silver, Twilight Blue/Machine Silver. Also listed: front derailleur Shimano C051 31.8mm top swing/ top pull front; headset ATB sealed, threaded, 1 1/8"; bottom bracket Sealed cartridge, 68 x 113mm; 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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