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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2004 Jamis Nova has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2002 Jamis Nova in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2002 Jamis Nova and 2004 Jamis Nova.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2004 Jamis Nova has a 23% lower climbing ratio than 2002 Jamis Nova.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2002 Jamis Nova had an original MSRP $110 lower than 2004 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.
Lowest1.56:1Highest4.42:1Total range283%
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
2002 Jamis Nova
2004 Jamis Nova
Overview
Model Year
2002
2004
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Nova
Nova
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$939.95
$1,049.95
Colors
Blue/Yellow
Slate/Matte Black
Sizes
47cm (26" wheel), 50cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 59cm, 62cm
46cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm
Weight
23 lb
23 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Brazed/welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 631
Reynolds 631
Fork
Kinesis Crosslight
Kinesis Crosslight
Fork Material
Aluminum, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chrome-moly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cyclocross Mix
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Tiagra Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra SS
Shimano Tiagra GS
Crankset
Shimano Tiagra, 39/53 teeth
TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm 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-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic Comp
Ritchey Logic Pro V-3
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano Tiagra 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 Pro
Ritchey Biomax II
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Ritchey Logic Comp
Ritchey Comp
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Fi'zi:k Pave, chrome-moly rails
Seatpost
Ritchey Pro, 27.2mm diameter
Ritchey Pro Road V2, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Ritchey Pro Road
Shimano Tiagra
Rims
Mavic MA3, 36-hole
Mavic MA3, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14/15 ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 30c Hutchinson ProSeries Gold
700 x 30c Hutchinson ProSeries Gold Elite
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
410 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
995 mm
1032 mm
Fork offset / rake
41.9 mm
50 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.