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1998 Jamis Taxi · 1999 Jamis Taxi

Specification	1998 Jamis Taxi	1999 Jamis Taxi
Overview
Model year	1998	1999
Brand	Jamis	Jamis
Model	Taxi	Taxi
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	73170	87742
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"
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
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Cruiser Mix	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
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
Handlebar extensions	N/A	N/A
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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.