Jamis CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU EZ-FIRE SHIFTING 2020
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano
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Suspension Rigid
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Drivetrain 3 × 7
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Brakes Rim
Parts list
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
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 16" | 18" |
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| 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 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING is part of the Jamis Citizen model. There are 36 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 399$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 649$.
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.
Average price for Comfort bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Comfort bike is 360$. However, you could also get a good Comfort bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2020 and its price was 449$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 24.72% more expensive.
Comfort bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Comfort bike is 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.
Jamis CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU EZ-FIRE SHIFTING it’s weighing 13.04 kg (28.75 lbs). At this weight, is much lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Comfort bike weighs 15.87% more than CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU EZ-FIRE SHIFTING.
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.
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
When it comes to wheels, the CITIZEN 1 STEP-THRU EZ-FIRE SHIFTING bike is equipped with the 700c aluminum model. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. 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 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING 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.
