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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Jamis Coda Elite is City & Commuter; 2009 Jamis Coda Elite is Road.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2011 Jamis Coda Elite and 2009 Jamis Coda Elite.
- Gearing
2011 Jamis Coda Elite has a 13% lower climbing ratio than 2009 Jamis Coda Elite.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2011 Jamis Coda Elite had an original MSRP $125 lower than 2009 Jamis Coda Elite.
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.
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range485%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×28; 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 Coda Elite
2009 Jamis Coda Elite
Overview
Model Year
2011
2009
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Coda Elite
Coda Elite
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$975.00
$1,100.00
Colors
Gloss black/stainless
Outback Gold/Gold
Sizes
15, 17, 19, 21, 23"
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
Weight
26.50 lbs
25.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 520 Double Butted Chromoly
Reynolds 520 Butted Chromoly
Fork
Carbon
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Fork Material
Carbon, unicrown crown
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore Rapid Fire Plus
Shimano SL-R440
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore M590, bottom pull
Shimano R453
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset
FSA Alpha Drive with Power Drive, 48/36/26t teeth
FSA Vero Triple, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Powerdrive, 113mm spindle
FSA Powerdrive
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
SRAM PowerGlide 950
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC Z99
Shimano HG73
Pedals
Full alloy platform
Crank Brothers Smarty
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB-7 disc brakes, Avid FR5 levers
Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" chrome plate
1 1/8" Ritchey LB
Handlebar
Jamis alloy flat bar
Ritchey Comp flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
NVO components
NVO adjustable
Saddle
Selle San Marco Ischia
Selle San Marco Ischia
Seatpost
Jamis alloy micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M475
Shimano M475 disc
Rims
Alex ID-19, 32-hole
Mavic CXP 22, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
WTB stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 28c Vittoria Zaffiro
700 x 28c 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.