Jamis CITIZEN 2 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 | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm | 287 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 598 mm | 613 mm | 628 mm | 642 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 | 130 mm | 140 mm | 150 mm | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 443 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm | 453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1074 mm | 1099 mm | 1114 mm | 1129 mm | 1144 mm |
| Standover Height | 724 mm | 756 mm | 792 mm | 824 mm | 850 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CITIZEN 2 8-SPEED is a Jamis Citizen model. 36 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 399$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 649$.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Comfort bikes
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Comfort bike is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Jamis released this model in 2020, its price was 519$. 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
Comfort bikes have an average weight of 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.
Jamis CITIZEN 2 8-SPEED it’s weighing 14.63 kg (32.25 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 3.28% lighter than the average Comfort bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Moreover, this bike comes with internal cable routing allowing you to keep the cables in a good condition. It also makes it look more professional.
CITIZEN 2 8-SPEED components
Fork
Jamis CITIZEN 2 8-SPEED 2020 bike is equipped with the SunTour fork, and has 60mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the CITIZEN 2 8-SPEED model has 700c aluminum wheels. 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The CITIZEN 2 8-SPEED comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.