Jamis CITIZEN 2 STEP THRU / 8-SPEED 2020
2020 Urban
Estimate price |
519$
Weight | 14.63 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 60mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
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
SR/Suntour CR8 suspension fork, coil spring with external preload adjustment, 60mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TX-800
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710 front, 31.8mm clamp, top swing/dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF500, 24-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG-2008, 8-speed, 12-32T
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 with GSW sidewall, 32H, alloy hubs with QR and 14g ED black spokes
Tires
CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax TX-121 linear-pull with front power modulator and Shimano levers
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 |
Model Overview
CITIZEN 2 STEP THRU / 8-SPEED belongs to the Jamis Citizen model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2020 of this model, by clicking this link.
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
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Comfort bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
At the moment of the release date, Jamis CITIZEN 2 STEP THRU / 8-SPEED price was 519$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 44.17% more expensive.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Comfort bike is 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
With a weight of 14.63 kg (32.25 lbs), Jamis bike is slightly lighter than average. In conclusion, the average Comfort bike weighs 3.28% more than CITIZEN 2 STEP THRU / 8-SPEED.
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
This bike has the SunTour fork installed. The fork’s travel is 60mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the CITIZEN 2 STEP THRU / 8-SPEED model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CITIZEN 2 STEP THRU / 8-SPEED comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.