Jamis EXPLORER SPORT 2019
2019 Urban
Estimate price |
539$
Weight | 15.65 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 650b -
Travel Front 80mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
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, center-mount kickstand bracket
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 TY701 alloy crank with 48/38/28 chainrings, 170mm crank length, 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
Hi-rise comfort, 15D sweep x 80mm rise x 640mm wide
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 | 15" | 17" | 19" | 21" |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm | 284 mm |
| Rake | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 563 mm | 585 mm | 596 mm | 615 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 381 mm | 432 mm | 483 mm | 533 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 69 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 135 mm | 165 mm | 184 mm | 210 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1053 mm | 1064 mm | 1075 mm | 1095 mm |
| Standover Height | 716 mm | 782 mm | 822 mm | 868 mm |
| Wheels | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 |
About this model
EXPLORER SPORT is part of 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 2019, here.
Model range prices
Jamis EXPLORER STEP-THRU 2019 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 429$. On the other hand, Jamis EXPLORER SPORT 2019, is the most expensive and costs 539$.
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.
Comfort bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Comfort bike that is reliable is 360$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Comfort bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, Jamis EXPLORER SPORT price was 539$. If we compare this with the average Comfort bike cost we notice that the price is 49.72% more expensive.
Average weight for Comfort bikes
Comfort bikes weigh an average of 15.11 kg (33.31 lbs). A lighter bike will give you some extra advantage when climbing. A heavier bike will have more speed for descents.
EXPLORER SPORT weighs 15.65 kg (34.5 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In other words, this model is 3.57% heavier than the average Comfort bike.
EXPLORER SPORT components
Fork
The EXPLORER SPORT comes factory-installed with the SunTour fork. This has a travel range of 80mm. 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, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Wheels
The EXPLORER SPORT 2019 bike is equipped with aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 650b wheels are very similar to 700c, with a slight difference in diameter. However, they don’t perform so well when you go over bumps and obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The EXPLORER SPORT comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.