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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Gearing

    2003 Jamis Comet has a 23% lower climbing ratio than 2001 Jamis Comet.

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

  2. Identity & price

    2001 Jamis Comet had an original MSRP $150 lower than 2003 Jamis Comet.

    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.

2003 Jamis CometSize Legacy reference · 52/42/30T · 11–23T · 9-speed
Lowest1.30:1Highest4.73:1Total range362%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.2 mphHighest gear33.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

2001 Jamis CometSize Legacy reference · 53/39T · 12–23T · 9-speed
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear11.9 mphHighest gear31.1 mph

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
2003 Jamis Comet
2001 Jamis Comet
Overview
Model Year
2003
2001
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Comet
Comet
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,849.95
$1,700.00
Colors
Gloss White/Graphite
Green
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
47 (x650c), 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61
Weight
17.5 lb
19 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Brazed/welded
Frame Material
Aluminum, carbon fiber seat stays
7005 aluminum, double-butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Reynolds Ouzo Comp
Profile BRC
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite w/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber composite, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Ultegra Triple
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Ultegra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra GS
Shimano Ultegra SS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-6500, 118.5mm spindle
Shimano BB-6500, 118.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers
Mavic brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek ZS-2
1 1/8" threadless Dia Compe S2
Handlebar
3T Forgie
3T Forgie Bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
3T Forgie
3T Forgie
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Pave, titanium rails
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
Carbon fiber, micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Ksyrium Elite
Mavic Cosmic Elite
Rims
Mavic Ksyrium Elite, 18-hole/20-hole
Mavic Cosmic Elite, 20-hole
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel, aero
Mavic stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
700 x 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
74.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
410 mm
410 mm
Wheelbase
988 mm
988 mm
Fork offset / rake
42 mm
41.9 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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