Jamis commuter 2 STEP-OVER 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
539$
Weight | 14.51 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, Altus -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 triple gauge aluminum main tubes and stays, new sloping design, kickstand mount, forged dropouts and fender/rack eyelets
Suspension Fork
Jamis City/Cross alloy unicrown, straight blades with low rider mounts and double fender eyelets
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera RD-M360 SGS rear
Shift Levers
Shimano RapidFire Plus SL-M310, 8-speed
Cassette
SHIMANO HG41 8-speed, 11-32T
Crank
Forged alloy crank, single 42T chainring, 170mm (14-18”), 175mm (19-23”), with full length chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert
Wheels
Rims
Alex ID-19 double wall alloy rims with GSW sidewall, 32H, alloy hubs with QR and 14g stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST Corporal with puncture protection and silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Brakes
Brakes
Promax forged alloy linear-pull brakes with Tektro CL530 ergonomic design alloy brake levers with kraton insert
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis alloy hi-rise, quill type, 35? x 90mm with 180mm quill
Handlebar
Jamis ARC, 6061 aluminum, 25.4 x 35? sweep x 580mm (F 14", 18") 600mm (M 15”, 17”, 19”, 21”, 23”)
Grips
Anatomic double density kraton with reflective end plug
Headset
Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Jamis Metro Sport with memory foam, synthetic leather cover, burnished sides, gender specific
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 14" | 18" |
|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.41 mm | 1.44 mm |
| Front Center | 642 mm | 637 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 74 mm | 67 mm |
| Stack | 577 mm | 591 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 411 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 568 mm | 578 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 457 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 130 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 452 mm | 452 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1085 mm | 1080 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Standover Height | 650 | 666 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
commuter 2 STEP-OVER is a Jamis Commuter model. There are 6 bikes that carry this model name. Check out the entire range from 2019 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Jamis COMMUTER 1 2019 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 429$. Jamis commuter 3 2019 on the other hand costs 699$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Commuter bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Commuter bike you should know that the average price is 762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Commuter bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 539$. Comparing the average cost of a Commuter bike to this one, you will see that commuter 2 STEP-OVER price is 41.37% lower.
Average weight for Commuter bikes
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Commuter bike is 14.29 kg (31.5 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Weighing 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs), the commuter 2 STEP-OVER model is slightly heavier than average. In short, the average Commuter bike weight is 1.54% lower than this one.
commuter 2 STEP-OVER components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on commuter 2 STEP-OVER are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, while they give you great speed and control, these wheels are not so bump-friendly.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Jamis commuter 2 STEP-OVER is equipped with Rim brakes. 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.