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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Jamis Citizen 2 is City & Commuter; 2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2 is Hybrid.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Jamis Citizen 2.

  3. Gearing

    2011 Jamis Citizen 2 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  4. Identity & price

    2011 Jamis Citizen 2 had an original MSRP $235 lower than 2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

  5. Data limitation

    Published weights cannot be compared because the measurement conditions are missing or differ.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Jamis Citizen 248/38/28T · 14–34T · 7-speed
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.43:1Total range416%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.1 mphHighest gear25.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.

2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2Size 21″ · 48/38/28T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.00:1Total range457%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.4 mphHighest gear29.4 mph

Rear tire: 700C×38.

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 Citizen 2
2021 Jamis Citizen 2
Overview
Model Year
2011
2021
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Citizen 2
Citizen 2
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$415.00
$649.95
Colors
Monterey blue/pearl white, Celery/Pearl White, Gloss Black/Pearl White
M: Storm Grey, Monterey Blue S/T: Storm Grey, Radiant Teal
Sizes
M: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23" W: 14, 18"
15″, 17″, 19″, 21″, 23″, 14″ S/T, 16″ S/T, 18″ S/T
Weight
32.25 lbs
32.25 lbs
Frameset
Frame Construction
Aluminum
6061 aluminum triple gauge main tubes with hydro-formed top tube, sloping design for men’s, step through design for ladies, internal cable routing, center-mount kickstand plate, replaceable derailleur hanger and fender/rack eyelets
Frame Material
6061 Triple Gauge Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
RST 777
SR/Suntour CR8 suspension fork, coil spring with external preload adjustment, 60mm travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Comfort Mix
Microshift MEZZO RD-M36L rear and Microshift FD-M30 front, 31.8mm clamp
Shifters
Shimano Revo Shift SL-RS43
Microshift TS39 Trigger Shifters
Front Derailleur
Shimano C051, Top Swing/Dual Pull 31.8mm
Microshift MEZZO RD-M36L rear and Microshift FD-M30 front, 31.8mm clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus RD-M310
Microshift MEZZO RD-M36L rear and Microshift FD-M30 front, 31.8mm clamp
Crankset
Forged Alloy, 48/38/28t teeth
Forged alloy, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 122.5mm spindle
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
BB Shell Width
68mm
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Cassette
Shimano MF-TZ31
Shimano HG-2008, 8-speed, 12-32T
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth
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Chain
KMC UG-51
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
Comfort Platform
Comfort platform style with TPE non-slip insert
Brakes
Brakes
Forged Alloy Direct Pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers
Promax TX-121 linear-pull with front power modulator and Tektro CL530 Levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threaded
Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded, 1 1/8”
Handlebar
Comfort Hi-Rise
Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15 ̊ sweep x 640mm
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Jamis alloy adjustable
Jamis alloy angle-adjustable, 90mm with 150mm quill (14 ̊17”), 110mm with 180mm quill (18 ̊23”)
Saddle
Jamis Comfort
Jamis Comfort with Memory Foam, synthetic suede cover, burnished sides and bumper springs with satin steel rails, gender specific
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Suspension alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin. 300mm for Men’s 15, 17, Step-Thru 14
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula alloy
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Wheels
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Alex ID19 double wall alloy rims with GSW sidewall, 32H, alloy hubs with QR and 14g ED black spokes
Rims
Weinmann ZAC-19, 36-hole
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Spokes
Stainless Steel stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
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Front Tire
700 x 38c CST Marathon/Tour
CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Rear Tire
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CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Effective top tube
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630 mm
Head-tube angle
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70°
Seat-tube angle
—
72°
Head tube
—
160 mm
Chainstay / rear center
—
455 mm
Wheelbase
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1131 mm
Bottom-bracket height
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287 mm
Standover height
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826 mm
Fork offset / rake
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50 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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