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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Jamis Sputnik is City & Commuter; 2009 Jamis Sputnik is Track.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2011 Jamis Sputnik and 2009 Jamis Sputnik.
- Identity & price
2011 Jamis Sputnik had an original MSRP $250 lower than 2009 Jamis Sputnik.
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.
Ratio2.88:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.88:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2011 Jamis Sputnik
2009 Jamis Sputnik
Overview
Model Year
2011
2009
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Sputnik
Sputnik
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Track
Original MSRP
$650.00
$900.00
Colors
Gloss black, Orange Inferno, Pearl White
Ano Black
Sizes
47, 50, 53, 55, 57, 62cm
50cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 62cm
Weight
22.00 lbs
18.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520 Double Butted Chromoly
Reynolds 631 chromoly
Fork
Lugged Chromoly
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Fork Material
Steel
Carbon fiber/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
Track Mix
Crankset
FSA F.Gimondi, 46t teeth
FSA Vero, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Sealed Cartridge, 110.5mm spindle
FSA Powerdrive, 108mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm
68mm
Cassette
Formula
Formula
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 16 teeth
1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain
KMC Z510HX
KMC Z510H
Pedals
Alloy track w/clips and straps
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Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R316 alloy brakes, Tektro RL-721 Center Mount levers
Tektro R530 brakes, Tektro R200A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" alloy ahead
1 1/8" Ritchey LB
Handlebar
Jamis Vintage 6061
Ritchey Comp Road
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Jamis 3D Forged
Ritchey Comp Road
Saddle
Selle San Marco Ponza Power
Selle San Marco Ponza Lux
Seatpost
Forged alloy, 27.2mm diameter
Ritchey Road Comp, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula alloy
Formula Track
Rims
Alex DA-13, 32-hole
Alex DA22, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
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Front Tire
700 x 25c Vittoria Zaffiro
700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.