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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1998 Jamis Taxi and 1999 Jamis Taxi.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1998 Jamis Taxi44T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.2 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Jamis Taxi44T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio2.44:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear17.2 mph

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
1998 Jamis Taxi
1999 Jamis Taxi
Overview
Model Year
1998
1999
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Taxi
Taxi
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$249.95
$239.95
Colors
Black, Blue
Black
Sizes
19", womens 15.5", womens 17.5"
19", 21", 23", 25", womens 15.5", womens 17.5", womens 19.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Jamis
—
Fork Material
Unicrown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cruiser Mix
Cruiser Mix
Crankset
1-piece steel, 44 teeth
Tracer, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
Yst
BB Shell Width
American
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
Taya rustless, 1/2 x 1/8"
Taya, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Vp
Jamis Sand Jam
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster brake
Coaster rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST
1" steel
Handlebar
Jamis Cruiser, steel
Jamis cruiser
Stem
Aluminum
Alloy 4 bolt
Saddle
Jamis Cruiser
Jamis cruiser
Seatpost
Aluminum
Pillar, aluminum, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Rims
Sun Rims 225, 36-hole
Sun Rims Z-25, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 12g straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-53
26 x 2.125" Jamis Sand Jam
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

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

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