Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
1998 Jamis Explorer 24
Value Guide market data · 1998 Jamis Explorer 24
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All Explorer model years
2013$460 - $535▲ 106% vs. 1998
2012$409 - $475▲ 83% vs. 1998
2011$372 - $432▲ 67% vs. 1998
2010$581 - $675▲ 161% vs. 1998
2008$442 - $513▲ 98% vs. 1998
2006$488 - $567▲ 119% vs. 1998
2002$242 - $281▲ 9% vs. 1998
2001$270 - $313▲ 21% vs. 1998
1999$195 - $227▼ 12% vs. 1998
1998$223 - $259Currently viewing
1997$223 - $2590% vs. 19981996$270 - $313▲ 21% vs. 19981998 Explorer 24 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 Jamis Explorer 24 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Jamis
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Jamis Explorer 24
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- SR XR11, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Chin Haur CH-48, 118mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Altus brakes, GS-1 alloy levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Pillar, steel, 25.4mm diameter
- Saddle
- Jamis Trail
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Jamis
- Headset
- 1inch Chin Haur CH71
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted
- Rims
- Weinmann 519, 36-hole
- Tires
- 24 x 1.95inch Kenda K-831
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo
Accessories
- Colors
- Flame Red, Gloss Black, Gloss White
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Boys 11inch, girls 11inch
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.