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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. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2 is Hybrid; 2011 Jamis Citizen 2 is City & Commuter.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Jamis Citizen 2.

  3. Gearing

    2011 Jamis Citizen 2 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  4. Identity & price

    2011 Jamis Citizen 2 had an original MSRP $235 lower than 2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

  5. Data limitation

    Published weights cannot be compared because the measurement conditions are missing or differ.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2021 Jamis CITIZEN 2Size 21″ · 48/38/28T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.88:1Highest4.00:1Total range457%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.4 mphHighest gear29.4 mph

Rear tire: 700C×38.

2011 Jamis Citizen 248/38/28T · 14–34T · 7-speed
Lowest0.82:1Highest3.43:1Total range416%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.1 mphHighest gear25.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×38; 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
2021 Jamis Citizen 2
2011 Jamis Citizen 2
Overview
Model Year
2021
2011
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Citizen 2
Citizen 2
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Comfort/commuter
Original MSRP
$649.95
$415.00
Colors
M: Storm Grey, Monterey Blue S/T: Storm Grey, Radiant Teal
Monterey blue/pearl white, Celery/Pearl White, Gloss Black/Pearl White
Sizes
15″, 17″, 19″, 21″, 23″, 14″ S/T, 16″ S/T, 18″ S/T
M: 15, 17, 19, 21, 23" W: 14, 18"
Weight
32.25 lbs
32.25 lbs
Frameset
Frame Construction
6061 aluminum triple gauge main tubes with hydro-formed top tube, sloping design for men’s, step through design for ladies, internal cable routing, center-mount kickstand plate, replaceable derailleur hanger and fender/rack eyelets
Aluminum
Frame Material
Aluminum
6061 Triple Gauge Aluminum
Fork
SR/Suntour CR8 suspension fork, coil spring with external preload adjustment, 60mm travel
RST 777
Drivetrain
Component Group
Microshift MEZZO RD-M36L rear and Microshift FD-M30 front, 31.8mm clamp
Comfort Mix
Shifters
Microshift TS39 Trigger Shifters
Shimano Revo Shift SL-RS43
Front Derailleur
Microshift MEZZO RD-M36L rear and Microshift FD-M30 front, 31.8mm clamp
Shimano C051, Top Swing/Dual Pull 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Microshift MEZZO RD-M36L rear and Microshift FD-M30 front, 31.8mm clamp
Shimano Altus RD-M310
Crankset
Forged alloy, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Forged Alloy, 48/38/28t teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Sealed cartridge, 122.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm
Cassette
Shimano HG-2008, 8-speed, 12-32T
Shimano MF-TZ31
Rear Cogs
—
7-speed, 14 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z8.3
KMC UG-51
Pedals
Comfort platform style with TPE non-slip insert
Comfort Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Promax TX-121 linear-pull with front power modulator and Tektro CL530 Levers
Forged Alloy Direct Pull brakes, Tektro Tenera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded, 1 1/8”
1 1/8" Threaded
Handlebar
Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15 ̊ sweep x 640mm
Comfort Hi-Rise
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Jamis alloy angle-adjustable, 90mm with 150mm quill (14 ̊17”), 110mm with 180mm quill (18 ̊23”)
Jamis alloy adjustable
Saddle
Jamis Comfort with Memory Foam, synthetic suede cover, burnished sides and bumper springs with satin steel rails, gender specific
Jamis Comfort
Seatpost
Suspension alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin. 300mm for Men’s 15, 17, Step-Thru 14
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Formula alloy
Wheels
Alex ID19 double wall alloy rims with GSW sidewall, 32H, alloy hubs with QR and 14g ED black spokes
—
Rims
—
Weinmann ZAC-19, 36-hole
Spokes
—
Stainless Steel stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
700 x 38c CST Marathon/Tour
Rear Tire
CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
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Wheel Size
—
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Effective top tube
630 mm
—
Head-tube angle
70°
—
Seat-tube angle
72°
—
Head tube
160 mm
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Chainstay / rear center
455 mm
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Wheelbase
1131 mm
—
Bottom-bracket height
287 mm
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Standover height
826 mm
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Fork offset / rake
50 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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