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2008 Jamis Explorer 3

Launched at $475

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$90

$44 to $124

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$85

$41 to $118

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$81

$39 to $112

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$67

$33 to $93

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$49

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$27

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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): $475

Drivetrain

Speeds: 8
Groupset: Shimano Alivio
Chainrings: 3
Electronic: false
Total gears: 24

Build

Fork: SR XCM suspension, external preload adjustor, 80mm 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 IO-X cable-actuated disc brakes, 6" wavy rotor, with Shimano alloy levers.
Saddle: Jamis Comfort with meamory foam, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels, steel rails and bumper springs
Wheels: Weinmann ZAC19 eyeletted disc rims, 36H, Formula alloy disc hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokes
Cassette: Shimano HG40, 8-speed, 11-32
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, 24-speed
Handlebar: Hi-rise comfort, 15° sweep x 80mm rise x 640mm wide
Weight kg: 15.42
Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Travel front mm: 80

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: Gloss Black/Machine Silver W: Machine Silver/Pearl White. Also listed: front derailleur SR/Suntour XC208 31.8mm top pull; headset ATB sealed, threaded, 1 1/8"; bottom bracket Sealed cartridge, 68 x 113mm; pedals Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert; chain KMC HG-40; 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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