Velopedia Bicycle Archive
Compare Bicycles
Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.
Edit comparison
Add a bicycle
Search the Archive without leaving this comparison.
1 of 2 bicycles
At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2005 Jamis Laser 1.6 is BMX; 2007 Jamis Laser 1.6 is Kids.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Jamis Laser 1.6 and 2007 Jamis Laser 1.6.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2005 Jamis Laser 1.6
2007 Jamis Laser 1.6
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Jamis
Jamis
Model
Laser 1.6
Laser 1.6
Bicycle Type
BMX
Juvenile
Original MSRP
$129.00
$155.00
Colors
Blue, Red
Glitter Red/White
Sizes
Boys 8"
8" wheel
Weight
—
27 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
MX Hi-Ten steel
Fork
—
Jamis
Fork Material
High-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Juvenile Mix
Crankset
Steel one-piece, 36 teeth
Cold-forged steel, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Vp
OPC bearing type
Rear Cogs
1-speed
1-speed
Chain
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC Z410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin MTB
BMX high-impact resin
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
KT rear coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Aheadset
22.2mm threaded Standard threaded type
Handlebar
BMX
BMX style
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
BMX alloy
Saddle
Jamis ATB
Jamis Jr BMX
Seatpost
Aluminum pillar, 26.6mm diameter
Pillar, 28.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum
Ball bearing
Rims
Aluminum, 28-hole
Powder-coated white steel, 28-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Nickel-plated, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
16 x 1.75" Cheng Shin
16 x 2.125" Brooklyn Speedway
Wheel Size
16" wheels
16" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.