Jamis DXT A3 2022
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum
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Wheels 700c
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Travel Front 75mm
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Fork Suntour NVX
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano
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Suspension Hardtail
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Drivetrain 3 × 7
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Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Size Specific Design 6061 aluminum with fast back rear triangle, 1 1/8” head tube, internal cable routing, chain stays disc brake mounts, 34.9mm seat tube, kickstand mount, replaceable derailleur hanger, fender/rack eyelets and ring lock mount eyelets.
Suspension Fork
SR/Suntour NVX-DS, aluminum lowers, coil spring, 28mm stanchions, 1-1/8” steerer, 75mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TY300
Front Derailleur
TY510 top swing
Shift Levers
Shimano Rapid Fire SL-EF500, 2-speed
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG200, 7-speed, 12-32T
Crank
Forged alloy crank with chain guard, 48/38/28T, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
VP sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Platform style
Wheels
Rims
Alex TD26 disc specific double wall alloy rims, 32H, alloy disc hubs with QR and 14g black electroplated spokes
Tires
CST Dual Sport Tire, 700 x 42c
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro MD-280 cable-actuated disc brakes with 160mm stainless 6-bolt rotors and Shimano EF41 levers
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis Trekking, 3D forged alloy, 15 ? rise, Length-60mm (15- 17”), 90mm (19-23”)
Handlebar
Jamis Riser bar, double-butted aluminum, 25.4 x 10 ? sweep x 20mm rise x 640mm (15”), 660mm (17-23”)
Grips
ERGO Type Grip
Headset
Internal Cup, threadless, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
NEW Jamis Touring with SL cover
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 31.6 x 350mm alloy clamp with QR seatpin
Fit data
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" | 23" |
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| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.61 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.62 mm | 1.63 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Front Center | 638 mm | 649 mm | 660 mm | 669 mm | 679 mm |
| Rake | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Trail | 88 mm | 86 mm | 86 mm | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Stack | 634 mm | 646 mm | 658 mm | 669 mm | 680 mm |
| Reach | 393 mm | 399 mm | 405 mm | 411 mm | 417 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 581 mm | 591 mm | 601 mm | 610 mm | 620 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm | 584 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° | 70.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 127 mm | 140 mm | 155 mm | 167 mm | 179 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 438 mm | 438 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 mm | 1080 mm | 1097 mm | 1106 mm | 1121 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 782 mm | 809 mm | 846 mm | 881 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
DXT A3 is part of the Jamis Dxt model. 33 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Take a sneak peek at all Jamis Dxt bikes models from 2022, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Jamis DXT A3 Step-Over Frame 2022 has a starting price of 699$. Jamis DXT A1 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 979$.
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 Fitness bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Fitness bike that is reliable is 656$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Fitness bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
When Jamis released this model in 2022, its price was 699$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that DXT A3 price is 6.55% higher than the average cost of a Fitness bike.
Fitness bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Fitness bike is 11.24 kg (24.78 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
Jamis DXT A3 it’s weighing 14.51 kg (31.99 lbs). At this weight, is much heavier than average. In other words, this model is 29.09% heavier than the average Fitness 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.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the Suntour NVX model. The travel on this model is 75mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Wheels
The DXT A3 2022 bike is equipped with 700c aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. 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
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Jamis DXT A3 has Mechanical Disc brakes installed. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.
