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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Jamis Nova.
- Identity & price
2003 Jamis Nova had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2005 Jamis Nova.
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.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×30; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×30; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2003 Jamis Nova
2005 Jamis Nova
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Nova
Nova
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$999.95
$1,099.95
Colors
Gloss Black/Midas Gold
Slate/Matte Black
Sizes
46cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm
46cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight
23 lb
23.25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 631
Reynolds 631
Fork
Kinesis Crosslight
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Fork Material
Aluminum/chrome-moly, unicrown crown
Carbon fiber/chromoly steerer, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Tiagra Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra GS
Shimano 105 GS
Crankset
TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 118mm spindle
TruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic Pro V-3
Crank Brothers Egg Beater
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS
Handlebar
Ritchey Biomax II
Ritchey Biomax II
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Comp
Ritchey Comp
Saddle
Fi'zi:k Pave, chrome-moly rails
Fi'zi:k Pave, chrome-moly rails
Seatpost
Ritchey Pro Road V2, 27.2mm diameter
Ritchey Pro Road V2, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Tiagra
Rims
Mavic MA3, 36-hole
Mavic MA3, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 30c Hutchinson ProSeries Gold Elite
700 x 30c Maxxis Minion
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
72°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
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Wheelbase
1032 mm
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Fork offset / rake
50 mm
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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.