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2005 Jamis Nova

Original specifications: Shimano Tiagra Triple drivetrain · 700c wheels · 23.25 lb published weight.

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Model year: 2005
Category: Gravel & Cyclocross
Original MSRP: $1,099.95
Sizes: 46cm, 49cm, 51cm, 53cm, 55cm, 57cm, 60cm
Colors: Slate/Matte Black
Weight: 23.25 lb
In this record: 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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2005 archived details

Published colors: Slate/Matte Black
Frame: Reynolds 631
Original equipment: Shimano Tiagra Triple

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Original buildReynolds 631 · Shimano Tiagra Triple · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

7 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

46cm49cm51cm53cm55cm57cm60cm

Published colors

Slate/Matte Black

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Reynolds 631
Fork Material	Carbon fiber/chromoly steerer, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Tiagra Triple
Shifters	Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tiagra Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 105 GS
Crankset	TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket	TruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 118mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Crank Brothers Egg Beater

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS
Handlebar	Ritchey Biomax II
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Ritchey Comp
Saddle	Fi'zi:k Pave, chrome-moly rails
Seatpost	Ritchey Pro Road V2, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Shimano Tiagra
Rims	Mavic MA3, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 30c Maxxis Minion
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Gearing

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

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes52/42/30T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.20:1 Highest4.33:1 Total range361%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear8.6 mph Highest gear31.2 mph

Uses front tire 700C×30; 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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Gears Drivetrain

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 30c Maxxis Minion

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Retailer offers

Vittoria Zaffiro Pro V Clincher Tire Black, 700x30

700x30c

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$33.71

Other replacement options (1)

Challenge Strada Bianca Pro Tubeless Tire Tan, 700x30

700x30c

Replacement option

Backcountry ↗$89.99

Stem · Original

Ritchey Comp

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Ritchey Comp 4-Axis 30D Stem Black, 70mm, -30 deg

Model match

Competitive Cyclist ↗$48.35

Seatpost · Original

Ritchey Pro Road V2

27.2mm diameter

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Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$38.99

Backcountry ↗$38.99

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Chain · Original

Shimano CN-HG73

1/2 x 3/32"

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Saddle · Original

Fi'zi:k Pave

chrome-moly rails

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano 105 GS

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Shifters · Original

Shimano 105 STI Dual Control

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Handlebar · Original

Ritchey Biomax II

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Rims · Original

Mavic MA3

36-hole

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Hubs · Original

Shimano Tiagra

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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire: 700 x 30c Maxxis Minion
Drivetrain: 9-speed
Seatpost diameter: 27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: TruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 118mm spindle · 68mm English

Equipment inspection checks 9 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: · Carbon fiber/chromoly steerer, unicrown crown

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.

Drivetrain

Check drivetrain wear →

Archived: Group: Shimano Tiagra Triple · Shifters: Shimano 105 STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Tiagra Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105 GS · Crankset: TruVativ Elita, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ ISIS Drive SL, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

Inspect the brakes →

Archived: Brakes: Avid Shorty 4 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers

Inspect pads and braking surfaces, check the complete cable or hose path, and confirm both controls feel consistent and return cleanly.

Wheels and tires

Check wheels and tires →

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic MA3, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano Tiagra · Front tire: 700 x 30c Maxxis Minion

Spin both wheels and watch for side-to-side and vertical movement. Check spoke tension, rim condition and hub play.
Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe SAS · Handlebar: Ritchey Biomax II · Stem: Ritchey Comp · Seatpost: Ritchey Pro Road V2, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Pave, chrome-moly rails · Pedals: Crank Brothers Egg Beater

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2005 Jamis Nova