Jamis BOSS CRUISER 7 2021
2021 Urban
Estimate price |
489$
Weight | 15.08 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Diamond frame design with 6061 aluminum oversized tubing, sloping top tube design, water bottle bosses, alloy kickstand, and painted steel chainguard
Suspension Fork
Oversized hi-tensile steel tubular unicrown with leading dropout and fender boss
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TY-300 rear
Shift Levers
Shimano RevoShift RS-35, 7-speed
Cassette
Shimano, 14-28, 7- Speed
Crank
Forged alloy crank, 170mm alloy, with 44T compact disc chainring
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z51NP, silver
Pedals
Cruiser platform with grip tape
Wheels
Rims
Alex Y303 36H black anodized alloy rims with alloy nutted hubs and 14 gauge stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST Metropolitan Palm Bay, 26” x 2.35
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro alloy linear pull brake with Tektro CL530 alloy levers
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy hi-rise, 180mm quill, 100mm extension, with removeable 2-bolt cap
Handlebar
Jamis Cruise-control comfort bar
Grips
Comfort style
Headset
Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Boss Cruiser design with extra padding and heavy-duty, double-loop springs
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 300mm, with 31.8mm alloy clamp and cromo seatpin
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 17" | SM | 19" | SM | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm | 277 mm |
| Rake | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 584 mm | 584 mm | 593 mm | 594 mm | 612 mm | 622 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 356 mm | 483 mm | 457 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm | 110 mm | 150 mm | 200 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 485 mm | 485 mm | 485 mm | 485 mm | 485 mm | 485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1089 mm | 1089 mm | 1088 mm | 1088 mm | 1107 mm | 1117 mm |
| Standover Height | 734 mm | 604 mm | 753 mm | 618 mm | 797 mm | 848 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
Model Overview
BOSS CRUISER 7 completes the Jamis Boss model. Jamis released 14 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Jamis Boss bikes models from 2021, here.
Model range prices
Jamis Boss 7 STEP-OVER 2021 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 399$. Jamis BOSS CRUISER 7 2021 on the other hand costs 489$, and is the most expensive model.
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.
Cruiser bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Cruiser bike you should know that the average price is 332$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Cruiser bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
When Jamis released this model in 2021, its price was 489$. If we compare this with the average Cruiser bike cost we notice that the price is 47.29% more expensive.
Average weight for Cruiser bikes
The average weight for Cruiser bikes is 15.83 kg (34.9 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.
BOSS CRUISER 7 weighs 15.08 kg (33.25 lbs) and is slightly lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 4.97% lighter than the average weight of Cruiser bikes.
Overview of components
Fork material
BOSS CRUISER 7 has a steel fork, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, Jamis BOSS CRUISER 7 2021, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The BOSS CRUISER 7 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.