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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Jamis Taxi.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; 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 Taxi
2005 Jamis Taxi
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Taxi
Taxi
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$259.95
$269.00
Colors
Gloss Black
Black, Red
Sizes
19", 21", 23", womens 17.5", womens 19"
19.5", 21", 23", womens 15.5", womens 17.5", womens 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Jamis
Jamis
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cruiser Mix
—
Crankset
Aluminum, 44 teeth
Aluminum, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed
—
BB Shell Width
68mm American
—
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC Z410RB, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC Z510, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo Cruiser
Wellgo resin
Brakes
Brakes
—
Shimano coaster rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless steel
1 1/8" threadless steel
Handlebar
Steel, cruiser
Steel, cruiser
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
Jamis Cheeks
Jamis Cheeks
Seatpost
Aluminum pillar, 26.8mm diameter
Aluminum pillar, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster
Rims
Alex ALX 303, 36-hole
Alex ALX 303, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 12ga. straight gauge
Stainless steel, 12ga. straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda Kruiser
26 x 2.125" Kenda Kruiser
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
70°
—
Seat-tube angle
70°
—
Chainstay / rear center
475 mm
—
Wheelbase
1079 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
35 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.