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2005 Jamis Boss Cruiser · 1999 Jamis Boss Cruiser

Specification	2005 Jamis Boss Cruiser	1999 Jamis Boss Cruiser
Overview
Model year	2005	1999
Brand	Jamis	Jamis
Model	Boss Cruiser	Boss Cruiser
Bicycle type	Cruiser	Cruiser
Archive ID	93133	83758
Original MSRP	$249.95	$219.95
Colors	Black, Blue, Pink, Polished, Red, Silver, Teal	Metallic Black, Metallic Saffron, Starbeam Blue, Starbeam Green, Starbeam Magenta, Starbeam Red
Sizes	19", 21", 23", 25", womens 17.5", womens 19"	19", 21", 23", 25", womens 17.5", womens 19"
Frameset
Frame construction	TIG-welded	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Jamis	—
Fork material	High-tensile steel, unicrown crown	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
Drivetrain
Component group	N/A	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	N/A	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A	N/A
Crankset	Aluminum, 44 teeth	1-piece 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Sealed	One piece
BB shell width	68mm American	American
Rear cogs	1-speed, 18 teeth	1-speed, 21 teeth
Chain	KMC Z51, 1/2 x 3/32"	KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Wellgo Cruiser	Jamis Sand Jam
Brakes
Brakes	Shimano coaster rear	Coaster rear
Cockpit & contact points
Headset	1 1/8" threadless steel	1" Victor
Handlebar	Steel, cruiser	Steel, rise
Handlebar extensions	N/A	N/A
Stem	Aluminum, adjustable	Alloy 4 bolt
Saddle	Jamis Cheeks	Jamis cruiser
Seatpost	Aluminum pillar, 27.2mm diameter	Pillar, steel, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs	Front: aluminum, nutted, Rear: Shimano coaster	Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Rims	Alex ALX 303, 36-hole	Sun Rims Z-25, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.125" Kenda Kruiser	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 11, 2026.