Jamis BOSS CRUISER COASTER 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
429$
Weight | 13.83 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Diamond frame design with 6061 aluminum oversized tubing, sloping top tube design, water bottle bosses, alloy kickstand, and painted steel chainguard
Suspension Fork
Oversized hi-tensile steel tubular unicrown with leading dropout and fender boss
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
18T
Crank
Forged alloy crank, 170mm alloy, with 44T compact disc chainring
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z410NP, silver
Pedals
Cruiser platform with grip tape
Wheels
Rims
Alex Zuma 36H black anodized alloy rims with alloy nutted front hub and Hi-Stop CB rear, 14 gauge stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST Metropolitan Palm Bay, 26” x 2.35
Brakes
Brakes
Hi-Stop coaster brake
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy hi-rise, 180mm quill, 100mm extension, with removeable 2-bolt cap
Handlebar
Jamis Cruise-control comfort bar
Grips
Comfort style
Headset
Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Boss Cruiser design with extra padding and heavy-duty, double-loop springs
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 300mm, with 31.8mm alloy clamp and cromo seatpin
About this model
BOSS CRUISER COASTER is part of the Jamis Boss model. There are 14 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Jamis Boss bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Jamis Boss 7 STEP-OVER 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 399$. Jamis BOSS CRUISER 7 2021 on the other hand costs 489$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Youth bikes average price
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Youth bike is 278$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Youth bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 429$. Comparing this to the average Youth bike price, we see that the price is 54.32% more expensive.
Average weight for Youth bikes
The average weight for Youth bikes is 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Weighing 13.83 kg (30.49 lbs), the BOSS CRUISER COASTER model is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Youth bike weighs 17.8% less than BOSS CRUISER COASTER.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on BOSS CRUISER COASTER are the 26″ aluminum type. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they are less forgiving when riding over obstacles such as bumps and roots.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Jamis BOSS CRUISER COASTER is equipped with Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.