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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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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 2000 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.

2000 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
2000 Jamis Taxi
Overview
Model Year
1998
2000
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Taxi
Taxi
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$249.95
$240.00
Colors
Black, Blue
Gloss Black
Sizes
19", womens 15.5", womens 17.5"
19", womens 17.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Pulse-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel, oversize
Fork
Jamis
Jamis
Fork Material
Unicrown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cruiser Mix
—
Crankset
1-piece steel, 44 teeth
1-piece 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
One piece
BB Shell Width
American
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
Taya rustless, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Vp
Wellgo resin
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano coaster brake
—
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST
1" steel w/water seal
Handlebar
Jamis Cruiser, steel
Jamis Cruiser
Stem
Aluminum
Alloy 4 bolt
Saddle
Jamis Cruiser
Jamis Cheeks
Seatpost
Aluminum
Alloy, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Rims
Sun Rims 225, 36-hole
Weinmann 4019, 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" Kenda Kruiser
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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