Jamis SEQUEL S3 2023
2023 Urban
Estimate price |
1,099$
Weight | 12.7 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Groupset Altus, FSA -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Jamis Size Specific Design frame geometry, 4130 double- butted chromoly main tubes, threaded BB shell, chain stay flat mount disc brake mounts, 12mm thru-axle, FD mount, dropper post ready, 3 waterbottle mounts, TT mounts, rack and fender eyelets, 29.8mm seatpost clamp
Suspension Fork
Jamis Chromoly fork, 12mm thru-axle dropouts, 45mm crown, flat mount disc brakes, fender, lowrider and water bottle eyelets
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M2000 SGS Shadow rear
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus RapidFire Plus SL-M2010, 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG201, 9-speed, 11-36T
Crank
FSA Tempo crank, 42T, 15/17” 165 19/21” 170. 23” 175mm
Bottom Bracket
FSA sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm
Chain
KMC Z9
Pedals
Platform style, alloy
Wheels
Rims
WTB STX i25 TCS (UST Tubeless Compliant System) disc rims, 32H, Formula alloy 6-bolt sealed bearing rear hub, 14g black stainless steel spokes and front 12mm/ rear 12×142 thru-axle with Switch Lever
Tires
WTB Byway Tire with DNA compound, 650 x 47c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro HD-M280/281 hydraulic Flat Mount disc brakes with 160mm rotors and Tektro brake levers. 15-17” M281 (83mm reach); 19-23” M280 (88mm reach)
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis, 3D forged alloy, 3 ? rise, Length-40mm (15/17”), 50mm (19/21”), 60mm (23”)
Handlebar
Jamis Riser bar, aluminum, 10 ? sweep, 3ç up sweep, 20mm rise, 31.8 x 680mm (15/17/19”) 700mm (21/23”)
Grips
MTB Kraton/Gel Double Density Grip 125mm
Headset
FSA IS3 Internal headset 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
NEW Jamis Sport with SL top
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm alloy clamp with QR seatpin
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.32 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.44 mm | 1.43 mm |
| Front Center | 622 mm | 655 mm | 651 mm | 667 mm | 697 mm |
| Rake | 53 mm | 53 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 58 mm | 59 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| Stack | 529 mm | 557 mm | 584 mm | 612 mm | 636 mm |
| Reach | 401 mm | 426 mm | 419 mm | 425 mm | 446 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 548 mm | 581 mm | 598 mm | 613 mm | 641 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° | 71.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 120 mm | 150 mm | 180 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 433 mm | 438 mm | 443 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1045 mm | 1084 mm | 1086 mm | 1107 mm | 1138 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 704 mm | 738 mm | 775 mm | 810 mm | 847 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
About this model
SEQUEL S3 is a Jamis Sequel model. 10 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2023 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Jamis SEQUEL S3 2023 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1099$. Jamis SEQUEL S2 2023 is the most expensive one and costs 1299$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
General Urban bikes average price
If you want an acceptable General Urban bike you should know that the average price is 499$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a General Urban bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Jamis released this model in 2023, its price was 1099$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SEQUEL S3 price is 120.24% higher than the average cost of a General Urban bike.
Average weight for General Urban bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a General Urban bike, we get 13.11 kg (28.9 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
SEQUEL S3 weighs 12.7 kg (28 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. In conclusion, the average General Urban bike weighs 3.23% more than SEQUEL S3.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
The SEQUEL S3 2023 bike is equipped with aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The SEQUEL S3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.