Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
649$
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
SR Suntour XCC-T208, 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 | 14" | 16" | 18" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 589 mm | 599 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 | 150 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 462 mm | 462 mm | 462 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1083 mm | 1103 mm | 1108 mm |
| Standover Height | 458 mm | 450 mm | 485 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU 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 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2020 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 399$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2020 on the other hand costs 649$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Average price for Comfort bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Comfort bike that is reliable is 360$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 649$. Comparing this to the average Comfort bike price, we see that the price is 80.28% more expensive.
Comfort bikes average weight
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
Weighing 15.54 kg (34.26 lbs), the CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU model is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 2.85% lower than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of 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
As for the wheels, Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU 2020, has a 700c aluminum model. 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
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.