Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU 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.
Model Overview
CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU is part of the Jamis Citizen model. There are 36 bikes that carry this model name. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2019, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Jamis CITIZEN STEP-THRU 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 369$. On the other hand, Jamis CITIZEN 3 2019, is the most expensive and costs 569$.
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.
Average price for Comfort bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Comfort bike that is reliable is 360$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Comfort bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 569$. Comparing this to the average Comfort bike price, we see that the price is 58.06% higher.
Comfort bikes average weight
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). An easier bike will give you a big advantage in climbs. However, a heavier bike can gain speed when you descend.
Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU it’s weighing 14.74 kg (32.5 lbs). At this weight, is slightly lighter than average. To sum up, it’s 2.51% lighter than the average weight of Comfort bikes.
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.
Overview of components
Fork
The SunTour NEX is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 63mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU model has 700c aluminum wheels. These are the most popular wheels for road, aero, gravel, cyclocross, race, and gravel bikes. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Jamis CITIZEN 3 STEP-THRU has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.