Jamis CITIZEN 3 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
569$
Weight | 14.74 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Travel Front 63mm -
Fork SunTour NEX
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Groupset Acera, Tourney -
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 NEX HLO suspension, coil spring with preload adjuster and hydraulic lockout, 63mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M360
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710 front, 31.8mm, top swing/dual pull
Shift Levers
Shimano Altus Rapid Fire SL-M310, 24-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG31, 8-speed, 11-32T
Crank
Shimano FC-TY701, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Bottom Bracket
VP sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Comfort platform style with TPE non-slip insert
Wheels
Rims
Alex ID-19 double wall alloy rims with GSW sidewall, 32H, Formula alloy hubs with QR and 14g stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST Marathon/Tour C-1446 with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 855AL forged alloy linear-pull brakes with front power modulator and Tektro CL530 ergonomic designed alloy levers with kraton insert
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" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Center | 622 mm | mm | 631 mm | 647 mm | 657 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 542 mm | 558 mm | 567 mm | 582 mm | 592 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 | 65 mm | mm | 65 mm | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Standover Height | 721 mm | 749 mm | 781 mm | 815 mm | 842 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
About this model
CITIZEN 3 completes 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
Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2019 is the cheapest bike model and costs 369$. Jamis CITIZEN 3 2019 is the most expensive one and costs 569$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Comfort bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Comfort bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 360$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Comfort bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 569$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that CITIZEN 3 price is 58.06% higher than the average cost of a Comfort bike.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Comfort bike, we get 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 14.74 kg (32.5 lbs), the CITIZEN 3 model is slightly lighter than average. In other words, this model is 2.51% lighter than the average Comfort bike.
Internal Cable Routing
Another thing to mention, is the internal cable routing of this bike. In conclusion, this helps you too, keep the bike cables in mint condition, and also it looks better. No more cables, surrounding the bike.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the SunTour NEX fork installed. The fork’s travel is 63mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Wheels size
The CITIZEN 3 2019 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The CITIZEN 3 has Rim brakes. Slightly lighter than hydraulic brakes, rim brakes are a budget choice. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.