Jamis CITIZEN 1 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
429$
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-TY500
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY510 front, 31.8mm w/28.6 adaptor clamp, top swing/dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Revoshift, SL-RS35, 21-speed
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500 7-speed, 14-34T
Crank
Shimano FC-TY501, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Bottom Bracket
FSA sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Comfort platform style
Wheels
Rims
Alloy rims, 36H, alloy hubs with QR and 14g stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST Marathon/Tour C-1446 with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax TX-121 linear-pull with Tektro CL530 ergonomic design alloy levers with kraton insert
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, 25.4 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 | 623 mm | 637 mm | 631 mm | 647 mm | 657 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 544 mm | 560 mm | 569 mm | 584 mm | 594 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° | 73.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1057 mm | 1072 mm | 1066 mm | 1082 mm | 1092 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 69 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 712 mm | 737 mm | 769 mm | 803 mm | 830 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
CITIZEN 1 belongs to the 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 2019, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2019 has a starting price of 369$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2019 on the other hand is the most expensive at 569$.
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$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2019 for 429$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 19.17% higher.
Comfort bikes average weight
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). You will have a greater advantage on climbs if your bike is easier than the average. On descents, however, a heavier bike will give you extra speed.
considerably lighter than average, CITIZEN 1 has a weight of 13.15 kg (28.99 lbs). In short, the average Comfort bike weight is 14.9% higher than this one.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
The fork is made out of steel, which is tougher than carbon in the case of an impact. However, it can add some extra weight to the bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Jamis CITIZEN 1 2019, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.