Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
1997 Jamis CRoss Country
Value Guide market data · 1997 Jamis CRoss Country
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
129%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Jamis CRoss Country
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Jamis CRoss Country value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Jamis CRoss Country
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano AceraX
- Crankset
- SR CW-CH20, 24/34/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift MRX-170
Brakes
- Brakes
- Lee Chi 748A brakes, Lee Chi GS-2 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung steel
- Stem
- Hsin Lung steel
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H67W
- Saddle
- Viscount 9701
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-242, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano RM-40
- Rims
- Alex VP-20, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.00inch Duro HF-855
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-943
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Cobalt blue, matte ti
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 28.5
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.