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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 Jamis Laser 1.6 and 2009 Jamis Laser 1.6.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2007 Jamis Laser 1.6
2009 Jamis Laser 1.6
Overview
Model Year
2007
2009
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Laser 1.6
Laser 1.6
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile
Original MSRP
$155.00
$190.00
Colors
Glitter Red/White
Glitter Red/Gloss White, Starfire Blue/Gloss White
Sizes
8" wheel
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Weight
27 lb
27.8 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
MX Hi-Ten steel
Aluminum
Fork
Jamis
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Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Juvenile Mix
Juvenile Mix
Crankset
Cold-forged steel, 36 teeth
Cold-forged steel, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
OPC bearing type
VP-B35
Rear Cogs
1-speed
1-speed
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z410
Pedals
BMX high-impact resin
BMX resin
Brakes
Brakes
KT rear coaster brake rear
Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
22.2mm threaded Standard threaded type
1" Standard threaded type
Handlebar
BMX style
BMX style
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
BMX alloy
BMX Alloy
Saddle
Jamis Jr BMX
Jamis Jr BMX
Seatpost
Pillar, 28.6mm diameter
Pillar, 28.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ball bearing
Front: Steel Nutted, Rear: Hi Stop coaster brake
Rims
Powder-coated white steel, 28-hole
Alloy, 28-hole
Spokes
Nickel-plated, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Nickel-plated, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
16 x 2.125" Brooklyn Speedway
16 x 2.125" CST Dirt Knobbies
Wheel Size
16" wheels
16" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.