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2021

Jamis Citizen

Jamis Citizen 2021

399.95

General Electric Road

Colour / Sahara Silver, Gloss Black

Size / 15-inch, 17-inch, 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch

At a glance

The 2021 Jamis Citizen is a General and Electric Road steel road bike. It is priced at $400 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including 15-inch, 17-inch, 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch and a shimano drivetrain. The bike is part of Jamis's Citizen range of road bikes.

- Comfortable, enjoyable mobility: that’s Citizen. This is the ultimate low-carbon-footprint, sightseeing machine. It’s a low-impact and fun workout for new cyclists and a zero-emissions way to get around town. We can’t think of a better way to be a good Citizen.

Easy to look at. Easy to get on
We’re super proud of the Citizen’s sleek frame design.

With an arcing top tube for the "men’s" frames and s-bend top and down tubes for a super-low step-thru ‘women’s" version. In fact, we hesitate to designate either with gender specific labels because the version with the easy-access, low step-over top tube is suitable for anyone with limited hip flexibility who might be challenged to swing a leg over the rear wheel when mounting & dismounting.

And easy to ride
When it comes to recreational riding, nothing gets more uncomfortable faster than having to pedal more weight than necessary. That is why Citizen 1, 2 & 3 are built with lightweight 6061 aluminum tubing. In fact, our aluminum Citizen frames are at least a half-pound lighter than our famous steel coda street bikes. We design comfort into the naturally stiffer ride of the aluminum tubes by specifying larger volume 38c tires and adding a few millimeters to the chainstay and wheelbase length.

Ride position
A usual complaint from new or returning riders trying to get into the cycling groove is feeling uncomfortably perched forward with too much weight on their wrists and having to crank their necks backwards just to be able to see in traffic. We specifically designed our Citizens to remedy this. The large diameter 700c wheels push handlebar height up and shorter top tubes pull handlebars closer to the saddle, all to mitigate forward lean. Our 4-inch rise handlebars sweep back at a natural hand-grasp angle with a long-quilled or angle-adjustable stem that allows for a wide range of adjustment to tune handle bar height and reach perfectly for each ride.

Where it counts
Our super plush saddle features memory foam padding (Citizen 2 & 3) or extra high-quality polyurethane padding (Citizen 1 & Citizen) for optimum support with maximum comfort. The slip-resistant suede-type top prevents sliding and the burnished side panels reduce leg friction while pedaling. Elastomer springs help soak up high resonance road vibrations. Offered in gender-specific sizes.

Why 700c?
So why go with a Citizen instead of an Explorer or a Hudson since they all seem to offer many of the same comfort and quality attributes? It’s simple: if your riding will be primarily on the road or on smoothly graded trails, the larger diameter road-bike sized 700c Citizen wheels roll faster with less rolling resistance and roll over potholes and railroad tracks more smoothly than the 27.5" wheels of the Explorer and Hudson.

Geared to go
The drivetrains on our Citizen 1, 2, & 3 all feature long cage rear derailleurs, full

- size 48/38/28t triple chainring cranksets, and big 11-32t or 14-34t gearing in the back. This gives you the dual advantage of having fairly tall gears for controlled pedaling at speed on descents as well as really low gearing for easier pedaling uphill. It’s a rider-friendly combination that’s made the Citizens a perennial favorite of recreational cyclists.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    Hi-tensile steel frame, sloping design, center-mount kickstand plate and fender/rack eyelets
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Alloy hubs
  • Wheels
    Quick release
  • Tires
    [F] CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    KMC Z7
  • Crank
    Forged alloy crank, single, 170mm with chainguard
  • Bottom Bracket
    Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
  • Rear Derailleur
    Shimano Tourney RD-TY300
  • Shifters
    Shimano Revoshift, SL-RS35, 7-speed
Components
  • Brakeset
    Promax TX-121 linear-pull
  • Handlebar
    Comfort hi-rise, steel, 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15° sweep x 640mm
  • Saddle
    Jamis Comfort with synthetic suede cover, burnished sides and bumper springs with satin steel rails, gender specific
  • Seatpost
    Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 25.4mm
  • Stem
    Jamis alloy hi-rise, 35° rise x 90mm with 150mm quill (14–18"), 110mm with 180mm quill (19–23")
  • Grips
    Anatomic triple density kraton grip
  • Headset
    Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded, 1-1/8"

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2021 Jamis Citizen?

A 2021 Jamis Citizen is typically priced around $400 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: What size 2021 Jamis Citizen should I get?

The 2021 Jamis Citizen comes in sizes 15-inch, 17-inch, 19-inch, 21-inch, 23-inch. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Jamis Citizen size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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