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1998 Jamis Taxi · 2000 Jamis Taxi

Specification	1998 Jamis Taxi	2000 Jamis Taxi
Overview
Model year	1998	2000
Brand	Jamis	Jamis
Model	Taxi	Taxi
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	73170	90163
Original MSRP	$249.95	$240.00
Colors	Black, Blue	Gloss Black
Sizes	19", womens 15.5", womens 17.5"	19", womens 17.5"
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
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	Cruiser Mix	N/A
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
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	N/A
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1" YST	1" steel w/water seal
Handlebar	Jamis Cruiser, steel	Jamis Cruiser
Handlebar extensions	N/A	N/A
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

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