Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum main tubes, zero-stack head tube, over- sized stays, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
Unicrown, hi-tensile steel, 28.6 steerer
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TY300 rear
Shift Levers
Shimano RevoShift 35, 7-speed
Cassette
Shimano TZ500 freewheel, 14-28, 7-speed
Crank
Forged alloy crank, 152mm, 32T chainring and protective outer rock-ring
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
MTB platform, hi-impact resin
Wheels
Rims
Alloy 36H black anodized rims with brushed brake tracks, alloy MTB hubs with nutted axles, 14G black electroplated spokes
Tires
CST MTB Sport, 24 x 1.95”
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy linear pull type with Tektro youth specific levers
Cockpit
Stem
MTB alloy threadless, 15 ? rise x 60mm extension
Handlebar
MTB alloy riser, 6 ? sweep x 20mm rise x 580mm wide
Grips
Kraton for Grip Shift
Headset
Zero-stack internal cup threadless, 15mm cone spacer
Seat
Saddle
Jamis ATB Youth
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 300mm, with 31.8mm alloy clamp
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
Model Overview
XR24 belongs to the Jamis Xr24 model. Jamis launched 1 bike of this model so far.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Youth bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Youth bike that is reliable is 278$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Youth bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 439$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 57.91% higher.
Youth bikes average weight
Youth bikes have an average weight of 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Weighing 10.89 kg (24.01 lbs), the XR24 model is a bit lighter than average. In short, the average Youth bike weight is 7.81% higher than this one.
Overview of components
Fork material
XR24 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the XR24 bike is equipped with the 24″ aluminum model. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Jamis XR24 is equipped with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.