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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Jamis Laser 1.6 and 2008 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
2009 Jamis Laser 1.6
2008 Jamis Laser 1.6
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Laser 1.6
Laser 1.6
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile
Original MSRP
$190.00
$155.00
Colors
Glitter Red/Gloss White, Starfire Blue/Gloss White
Glitter Red/ Gloss White, Twilight Blue/Gloss White
Sizes
—
16" wheel
Weight
27.8 lb
26.75 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
—
Jamis
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Juvenile Mix
Juvenile Mix
Crankset
Cold-forged steel, 36 teeth
Steel one-piece, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
VP-B35
Opc
Cassette
—
Freewheel
Rear Cogs
1-speed
1-speed
Chain
KMC Z410
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
BMX resin
BMX platform
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Standard threaded type
1" threaded
Handlebar
BMX style
BMX style
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
BMX Alloy
BMX style
Saddle
Jamis Jr BMX
Jamis Jr BMX
Seatpost
Pillar, 28.6mm diameter
Pillar, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Steel Nutted, Rear: Hi Stop coaster brake
Front: nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Rims
Alloy, 28-hole
Alloy
Spokes
Nickel-plated, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
16 x 2.125" CST Dirt Knobbies
16 x 2.125" CST Dirt
Wheel Size
16" wheels
16" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.