Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 7 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 aluminum formed top and down tube, 1 1/8” head tube, seat stays disc brake mounts, 34.9mm seat tube, replaceable derailleur hanger, fender/rack eyelets and ring lock munt eyelets
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour SF15-NVX-DS, aluminum lowers, coil spring, 28mm stanchions, 1-1/8" steerer, 75mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TY300
Front Derailleur
TY510 top swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Rapid Fire SL-EF41, 2-speed
Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ500, 7-speed, 14-34T
Crank
Forged alloy crank, 48/38/28T, 170mm (15-17”), 175mm (19-23”)
Bottom Bracket
VP sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z51
Pedals
Platform style
Wheels
Rims
Alex TD26 disc specific double wall alloy rims, 32H, alloy disc hubs with QR and 14g stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST Dual Sport Tire, 700 x 42c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-280 cable-actuated disc brakes with 160mm stainless 6-bolt rotors and Shimano EF41 levers
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis Trekking, 3D forged alloy, 15? rise, Length-60mm (15-17”), 90mm (19-23”)
Handlebar
Jamis Riser bar, double-butted aluminum, 25.4 x 10? sweep x 20mm rise x 640mm (15"), 660mm (17-23")
Grips
MTB Type Grip
Headset
Internal Cup, threadless, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Jamis Touring with SL cover
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 31.6 x 350mm alloy clamp with QR seatpin
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.57 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.57 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Front Center | 632 mm | 647 mm | 657 mm | 673 mm | 679 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 79 mm | 77 mm | 78 mm | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Stack | 618 mm | 627 mm | 642 mm | 660 mm | 679 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 403 mm | 409 mm | 418 mm | 417 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 581 mm | 596 mm | 606 mm | 621 mm | 626 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 120 mm | 135 mm | 155 mm | 175 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1068 mm | 1083 mm | 1093 mm | 1109 mm | 1115 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm | 60 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 782 mm | 809 mm | 846 mm | 881 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
DXT completes the Jamis Dxt model. Jamis released 33 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Jamis DXT STEP-OVER 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 509$. Jamis DXT COMP 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 779$.
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.
Fitness bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Fitness bike that is reliable is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Jamis DXT price was 509$. In conclusion, this bike price is 28.88% lower than the price of the average Fitness bike.
Average weight for Fitness bikes
Fitness bikes weigh an average of 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Jamis DXT it’s weighing 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In short, the average Fitness bike weight is 29.09% lower than this one.
DXT components
Fork
The SunTour is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 75mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels size
The wheels on DXT are the 700c aluminum type. 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
Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.