Jamis EXPLORER A1 2022
2022 Mountain
Estimate price |
699$
Weight | 15.65 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork Suntour XCE
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCE 27.5”, coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX-800 rear, Shimano TY710 31.8mm top swing/ dual pull front
Shift Levers
Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF510, 24-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG20, 8-speed, 12-32
Crank
Shimano TY301, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm
Chain
KMC Z7
Pedals
Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert
Wheels
Rims
Double-wall alloy rims, 32H, alloy hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokes
Tires
CST – 1918, 27.5 x 2.1
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro forged alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano levers
Cockpit
Stem
Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable, 90mm ext x 150mm quill (14 ?18”) or 110mm ext x 180mm quill (19 ?21”)
Handlebar
Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15 ? sweep x 640mm
Grips
Kraton comfort
Headset
Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”
Seat
Saddle
Jamis Comfort with memory foam, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springs
Seatpost
Suspension, alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | 15" | SM | 17" | SM | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 562 mm | 572 mm | 584 mm | 594 mm | 601 mm | 605 mm | 624 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 72 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 356 mm | 381 mm | 406 mm | 432 mm | 457 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 69 ° | 69 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 140 mm | 135 mm | 150 mm | 165 mm | 160 mm | 185 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm | 457 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1064 mm | 1062 mm | 1074 mm | 1073 mm | 1079 mm | 1084 mm | 1104 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Standover Height | 488 mm | 725 mm | 494 mm | 791 mm | 491 mm | 831 mm | 877 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
EXPLORER A1 completes the Jamis Explorer model. Jamis released 16 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Jamis Explorer bikes models from 2022, here.
Model range prices
Jamis EXPLORER A2 2022 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 569$. On the other hand, Jamis EXPLORER A1 2022, is the most expensive and costs 699$.
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 Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Crosscountry bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Jamis released this model in 2022, its price was 699$. In conclusion, this bike price is 172.53% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.
Crosscountry bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Crosscountry bike is 12.4 kg (27.34 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.
Weighing 15.65 kg (34.5 lbs), the EXPLORER A1 model is much heavier than average. In conclusion, the average Crosscountry bike weighs 26.21% less than EXPLORER A1.
EXPLORER A1 components
Fork
Jamis EXPLORER A1 2022 bike is equipped with the Suntour XCE fork, and has 80mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
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 EXPLORER A1 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The EXPLORER A1 has Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.