Jamis CITIZEN 3 2021
2021 Urban
Estimate price |
729$
Weight | 15.54 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Tourney -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum triple gauge main tubes with hydro-formed top tube, sloping design for men’s, step through design for ladies, internal cable routing, center-mount kickstand plate, replaceable derailleur hanger and fender/rack eyelets
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour NEX HLO suspension, coil spring with preload adjuster and hydraulic lockout, 63mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M360
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710 front, 31.8mm, top swing/dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus Rapid Fire SL-M310, 24-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 8-speed, 11-32T
Crank
Shimano TY301, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
Comfort platform style with TPE non-slip insert
Wheels
Rims
Alex ID-19 double wall alloy rims, 32H, Formula alloy hubs with QR and 14g ED black spokes
Tires
CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc w/ Tektro CL530 ergonomic designed alloy levers with kraton insert
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis alloy angle-adjustable, 90mm with 150mm quill (14 ?17”), 110mm with 180mm quill (18 ?23”)
Handlebar
Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15 ? sweep x 640mm
Grips
Anatomic triple density kraton
Headset
Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Jamis Comfort with Memory Foam, synthetic suede cover, burnished sides and bumper springs with satin steel rails, gender specific
Seatpost
Suspension alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin. 300mm for Men’s 15, 17, Step-Thru 14
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | SM | SM | SM | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 571 mm | 580 mm | 590 mm | 598 mm | 613 mm | 628 mm | 642 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 130 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1074 mm | 1094 mm | 1099 mm | 1099 mm | 1114 mm | 1129 mm | 1144 mm |
| Standover Height | 724 mm | 457 mm | 462 mm | 476 mm | 756 mm | 792 mm | 824 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
CITIZEN 3 is a Jamis Citizen model. Jamis released 36 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Jamis Citizen bikes models from 2021, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Jamis CITIZEN 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 459$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2021 on the other hand costs 729$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Average price for Comfort bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Comfort bike that is reliable is 360$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 729$. Comparing the average cost of a Comfort bike to this one, you will see that CITIZEN 3 price is 102.5% more expensive.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
The average weight for Comfort bikes is 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Jamis CITIZEN 3 it’s weighing 15.54 kg (34.26 lbs). At this weight, is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 2.85% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
CITIZEN 3 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour NEX model. The travel on this model is 63mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels size
The wheels on CITIZEN 3 are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.