Jamis CITIZEN 1 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
449$
Weight | 13.15 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 | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 630 mm | 655 mm | 670 mm | 685 mm | 700 |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563 mm | 598 mm | 614 mm | 628 mm | 643 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm | 180 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1099 mm | 1114 mm | 1129 mm | 1144 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 716 mm | 749 mm | 784 mm | 815 mm | 840 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CITIZEN 1 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING is a Jamis Citizen model. Jamis launched 36 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Jamis Citizen bikes models from 2020, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2020 has a starting price of 399$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 649$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Comfort bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Comfort bike is 360$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Comfort bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Jamis released this model in 2020, its price was 449$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 24.72% more expensive.
Comfort bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Comfort bike, we get 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.
Weighing 13.15 kg (28.99 lbs), the CITIZEN 1 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING model is considerably lighter than average. In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 14.9% higher 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.
CITIZEN 1 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
The CITIZEN 1 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING 2020 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The CITIZEN 1 EZ-FIRE SHIFTING has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.