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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 Commuter 3.0 and 2007 Jamis Commuter 3.0.
- Identity & price
2007 Jamis Commuter 3.0 had an original MSRP $165 lower than 2009 Jamis Commuter 3.0.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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 Commuter 3.0
2007 Jamis Commuter 3.0
Overview
Model Year
2009
2007
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Commuter 3.0
Commuter 3.0
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
City/commuter
Original MSRP
$700.00
$535.00
Colors
Gloss Black/Bone, Cabernet Red/Bone
Gloss Black, Machine Silver
Sizes
14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 20.5", 22"
14.5”, 16.5”, 18.5”, 20.5”, 22”, women's 14.5”, women's 17.5”
Weight
28.5 lb
28.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 aluminum
6061 Aluminum
Fork
Jamis City/Cross
Jamis City/Cross
Fork Material
Aluminum/steel steerer, unicrown crown
Aluminum/steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Commuter Mix
Shifters
Shimano SL-S500
Shimano SL-S500
Crankset
Forged Alloy, 42 teeth
Forged, 42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm
68mm
Cassette
Shimano Nexus
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Rear Cogs
8-speed internal, 20 teeth
8-speed, 20 teeth
Chain
KMC Z610 Rust Buster
KMC Z610
Pedals
Alloy toe-clip compatible
Full alloy City/Cross
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro forged alloy dual pivot brakes, Tektro Tenera levers
Tektro forged alloy brakes, Tektro Tenera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Slimstack
1" threaded Sealed
Handlebar
Classic swept-back
Classic city-bike style
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Satori adjustable
Satori adjustable
Saddle
Jamis Urban
Jamis Comfort
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula alloy, Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter-8
Formula QR
Rims
Weinmann Zac 1800, 36-hole
Weinmann Zac 1800, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
700 x 32c Vittoria Adventure Touring
700 x 32c Kenda Kwest
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.