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Jamis Citizen 3

Jamis Citizen 3
  • Color: Navy Pearl
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EASY ACCESS
We're super proud of the Citizen's sleek frame design. With an arcing top tube for the "Men's" frames and S-bend top and down tubes for a super-low step-through "Women's" version. In fact, we hesitate to designate either with gender specific labels because the version with the easy-access, low step-over top tube is suitable for anyone with limited hip flexibility who might be challenged to swing a leg over the rear wheel when mounting & dismounting.

EASY ON THE NECK & BACK
A usual complaint from new or returning riders trying to get into the cycling groove is feeling uncomfortably perched forward with too much weight on their wrists and having to crank their necks backwards just to be able to see in traffic. We specifically designed our Citizens to remedy this. The large diameter 700c wheels push handlebar height up and shorter top tubes pull handlebars closer to the saddle, all to mitigate forward lean. Our 4-inch rise handlebars sweep back at a natural hand-grasp angle with a long-quilled or angle-adjustable stem that allows for a wide range of adjustment to tune handle bar height and reach perfectly for each ride.

GEARED TO GO
The shifting systems on all our Citizens feature long cage rear derailleurs, full-size 48/38/28T triple-chainring cranksets (single 44t chainring for Citizen base model) and big 11-32T or 14-34T gearing in the back. This gives you the dual advantage of having fairly tall gears for controlled pedaling at speed on descents as well as really low gearing for easier pedaling uphill. It's a rider-friendly combination that's made the Citizens a perennial favorite of recreational cyclists.

At JRABS we do things differently from the other stores.  The first thing that you may notice when entering our store is that we don't stock very many bikes.  There's a number of reasons why, but mainly because we are mostly a service-oriented shop.  Most shops have a huge showroom and a tiny workshop.  We prefer a larger workshop.  Also, when you look at the number of brands we sell (All-City, Bianchi, Cinelli, Wilier-Triestina, Jamis, Kona, Surly and more), it would be impossible to stock all the resulting models in all of their colors and sizes (thousands!). So, we prefer personalizing your new bike to YOU, rather than steering you toward a bike that we happen to have in stock. 

30-Day Test Ride!*

You have a month to fall in love with your new bike!

We realize that you want to test ride your new bike, which is why we offer a 30-Day Test Ride.  We work with you to find the perfect bike that meets your wants, needs, fit, style, and budget.  After leaving with your new bike, you'll have 30 days to ride it in the real world -- not merely in a parking lot.  Take your bike home and ride it around the block, or do a century!  We think this is the only way to know truly whether your new bike is perfect for you.

 The best assembly!

At JRABS, our bicycle assembly process is the most comprehensive in the industry.  I can guarantee you that the bicycle that you purchase from me will last longer, ride smoother, be more efficient, and cost you less in the long run.  Here's why:

"Grease failure could come at any time. Factory original greases are often of the lowest quality and applied in very limited or erratic quantities. Frames are often inadequately cleaned at the factory, so bottom bracket and headset grease often has been contaminated with abrasive particles even before the bike has been ridden. For these reasons it is difficult to project the normal calendar time or elapsed miles that should occur between bearing overhauls. As a rule of thumb, 2,000-3,000 miles or two to three years of generally fair-weather riding should make a bike ready for an overhaul. The best method to determine whether grease has become due for replacement is inspection." -  John Barnett, Barnett's Manual DX

Bikes are shipped to bike shops in the same manner, no matter the brand.  What the bike shop does from there will make a huge difference in the bike's performance and longevity.  Here are the approximate times to assemble a new adult bicycle:

  • Mass merchant: 15 mins
  • Chain sports store: 20 mins
  • National chain bicycle store: 25mins
  • Local chain bicycle store: 30 mins
  • Independent bicycle shop: 45 mins
  • JRABS: 2-3 hours

When shopping for your new bike, ask them if they:

  • Opened up the hubs and injected better than factory grease (applies to loose ball bearing hubs).
  • For disc brake bikes: Did the brake pad bed-in proceedure
  • Pulled the rear wheel off, lubricated the freewheel threads or cassette splines and used a torque wrench to re-install.
  • Stressed the spokes then re-tensioned, re-trued the wheels
  • Lubricated the cables
  • Test rode your bike and then re-checked everything

We do all of this and and much more!  Buying your bike at a chain store?  Not a chance.  Here it's just two of us - Ethan and Travis.  We're they guys that will sell you your bike, build it, and service it (not handing it off to some mechanic you never meet).  We are here to make sure that you get the best bike for you!

*Bicycle must be returned in sell-able condition. Wear and tear and replacement of components and/or repairs will be deducted.

Geometry

Geometry Chart:
SIZE15?17?19?21?23?
TT EFFECTIVE 22.28 / 566 24.02 / 610 24.25 / 616 24.84 / 631 25.39 / 645
HT ANGLE 70° 70° 70° 70° 70°
ST ANGLE 73° 72° 72° 72° 72°
CHAINSTAY 17.91 / 455 17.91 / 455 17.91 / 455 17.91 / 455 17.91 / 455
WHEELBASE 42.36 / 1076 43.35 / 1101 43.94 / 1116 44.53 / 1131 45.12 / 1146
FORK RAKE 1.97 / 50 1.97 / 50 1.97 / 50 1.97 / 50 1.97 / 50
BB HEIGHT 11.30 / 287 11.30 / 287 11.30 / 287 11.30 / 287 11.30 / 287
HEADTUBE 5.51 / 140 5.91 / 150 6.23 / 160 6.69 / 170 7.09 / 180
STANDOVER 28.54 / 725 29.84 / 758 31.26 / 794 32.48 / 825 33.50 / 851

Specs

Frame 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
Fork SR/Suntour NEX HLO suspension, coil spring with preload adjuster and hydraulic lockout, 63mm travel
Wheels Alex ID-19 double wall alloy rims, 32H, Formula alloy hubs with QR and 14g ED black spokes
Tires CST Platinum Performance with silver safety stripe, 700 x 38c
Bottom Bracket Sealed cartridge, 68 x 122.5mm
Crankset Forged alloy, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
Shifters Shimano Altus Rapid Fire SL-M310, 24-speed
Front Derailleur Shimano FD-TY710 front, 31.8mm, top swing/dual pull front.
Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera RD-M360
Cassette/Freewheel Shimano HG-31, 11-32
Chain KMC Z8.3
Brakes Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc w/Tektro CL530 ergonomic designed alloy levers with kraton insert
Handlebars Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15° sweep x 640mm
Tape/Grips Anatomic triple density kraton
Stem Jamis alloy angle-adjustable, 90mm with 150mm quill (14–17"), 110mm with 180mm quill (18–23")
Headset Water-resistant sealed mechanism, threaded, 1 1/8"
Seatpost Suspension alloy micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm with alloy clamp and QR seatpin. 300mm for Men's 15, 17, Step-Thru 14
Saddle Jamis Comfort with Memory Foam, synthetic suede cover, burnished sides and bumper springs with satin steel rails, gender specific
Pedals Comfort platform style with TPE non-slip insert
Accessories & Extras Kickstand

* Subject to change without notice.

Part Numbers

Option UPC MPN Store SKU
Navy Pearl / 15-inch 845436087740 03-3965BL 210000086913
Navy Pearl / 17-inch 845436087757 03-3966BL 210000086914
Navy Pearl / 19-inch 845436087764 03-3967BL 210000086915
Navy Pearl / 21-inch 845436087771 03-3968BL 210000086916
Navy Pearl / 23-inch 845436087788 03-3969BL 210000086917