Jamis CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
449$
Weight | 13.04 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
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
Hi-tensile steel unicrown, radius blades with dropout eyelets
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney RD-TY300
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY510 front, 31.8mm w/28.6 adaptor clamp, top swing/dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF500, 21-speed
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500 7-speed, 14-34T
Crank
Shimano FC-TY501, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Comfort platform style with TPE non-slip insert
Wheels
Rims
Alloy rims, 36H, alloy hubs with QR and 14g nickel plated spokes
Tires
CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax TX-121 linear-pull, Shimano levers
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis alloy hi-rise, 35? rise x 90mm with 150mm quill (14–18”), 110mm with 180mm quill (19–23”)
Handlebar
Comfort hi-rise, steel, 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15? sweep x 640mm
Grips
Anatomic triple density kraton grip
Headset
Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Jamis Comfort with synthetic suede cover, burnished sides and bumper springs with satin steel rails, gender specific
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm with alloy QR clamp. 300mm for Men’s 15, 17, Step-Thru 14
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 630 mm | 645 mm | 655 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 591 mm | 600 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 406 mm | 457 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 160 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1083 mm | 1098 mm | 1108 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 458 mm | 449 mm | 486 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU is a Jamis Citizen model. Jamis released 36 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Jamis Citizen bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 399$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 649$.
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.
Comfort bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Comfort bike you should know that the average price is 360$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Comfort bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2020 for 449$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 24.72% more expensive.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
Comfort bikes have an average weight of 15.11 kg (33.31 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.
much lighter than average, CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU has a weight of 13.04 kg (28.75 lbs). In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 15.87% higher than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
Overview of components
Fork material
CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU has a steel fork, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels size
The CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.