Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
1997 Jamis Dragon
Value Guide market data · 1997 Jamis Dragon
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
19%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Jamis Dragon
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All Dragon model years
2022$2,325 - $2,700▲ 39% vs. 1997
2021$1,860 - $2,160▲ 11% vs. 1997
2016$2,696 - $3,131▲ 61% vs. 1997
2015$2,696 - $3,131▲ 61% vs. 1997
2014$2,697 - $3,132▲ 61% vs. 1997
2013$2,697 - $3,132▲ 61% vs. 1997
2012$2,511 - $2,916▲ 50% vs. 1997
2011$2,790 - $3,240▲ 67% vs. 1997
2010$2,581 - $2,997▲ 54% vs. 1997
2009$2,302 - $2,673▲ 38% vs. 1997
2008$1,939 - $2,252▲ 16% vs. 1997
2006$1,953 - $2,268▲ 17% vs. 1997
2003$2,697 - $3,132▲ 61% vs. 1997
2002$2,418 - $2,808▲ 44% vs. 1997
1998$1,721 - $1,998▲ 3% vs. 19971997$1,674 - $1,944Currently viewing1996$1,525 - $1,771▼ 9% vs. 19971997 Dragon lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Jamis Dragon value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Answer Manitou SX
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Reynolds 853
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Grip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Grip Shift ESP 900
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Titec Enduro 155
- Stem
- Syncros Cattlehead
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DLC
- Saddle
- Vetta AT Transverse, manganese rails
- Seatpost
- Titec AL-235, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore XT
- Rims
- Front: Mavic 220, Rear: Mavic 221, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless)
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Red
- Extensions
- Titec L-Bend
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.5
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.