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    Category
    ComfortComfortComfortComfort
    Weight
    30.5 lbs30.5 lbs34.5 lbs34.5 lbs
    2.8
    2.8
    2.9
    2.9
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    SteelSteelSuntour XCE (coil)Suntour XCE (coil)
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    650b650b650b650b
    Brakes
    RimRimRimRim
    Groupset
    Tourney, ShimanoTourney, ShimanoTourney, ShimanoTourney, Shimano
    Drivetrain
    3 × 73 × 73 × 83 × 8
    Suspension
    RigidRigidHardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    --80mm80mm
    Seatpost
    RigidRigidSuspensionSuspension
    Brand Site

    jamisbikes.com

    jamisbikes.com

    jamisbikes.com

    jamisbikes.com

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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    EXPLORER A2

    28 mph

    EXPLORER A2 STEP-THRU

    33 mph

    EXPLORER A1

    33 mph

    EXPLORER A1 STEP-THRU

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger, center-mount kickstand bracket

    6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger, center-mount kickstand bracket

    6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger, center-mount kickstand bracket

    6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger, center-mount kickstand bracket

    Fork

    Hi-tensile steel unicrown, radius blades with dropout eyelets

    Hi-tensile steel unicrown, radius blades with dropout eyelets

    SR Suntour XCE 27.5", coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 80mm travel

    SR Suntour XCE 27.5", coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 80mm travel

    Bottom Bracket

    Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm

    Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm

    Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm

    Sealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm

    Headset

    Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”

    Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”

    Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”

    Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”

    Stem

    Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable, 90mm ext x 150mm quill (14–18") or 110mm ext x 180mm quill (19–21”)

    Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable, 90mm ext x 150mm quill (14–18") or 110mm ext x 180mm quill (19–21”)

    Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable, 90mm ext x 150mm quill (14–18") or 110mm ext x 180mm quill (19–21”)

    Jamis alloy, angle-adjustable, 90mm ext x 150mm quill (14–18") or 110mm ext x 180mm quill (19–21”)

    Handlebar

    Comfort hi-rise, steel, 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15˚ sweep x 620mm

    Comfort hi-rise, steel, 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15˚ sweep x 620mm

    Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15˚ sweep x 620mm

    Comfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15˚ sweep x 620mm

    Saddle

    Jamis Comfort with extra thick padding, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springs

    Jamis Comfort with extra thick padding, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springs

    Jamis Comfort with memory foam, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springs

    Jamis Comfort with memory foam, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springs

    Seatpost

    Alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp

    Alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp

    Suspension, alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp

    Suspension, alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp

    Pedals

    Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert

    Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert

    Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert

    Comfort platform with TPE non-slip insert

    Grips

    Kraton comfort

    Kraton comfort

    Kraton comfort

    Kraton comfort

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano TY300

    Shimano TY300

    Shimano TX-800 rear, Shimano TY710 31.8mm top swing/dual pull front

    Shimano TX-800 rear, Shimano TY710 31.8mm top swing/dual pull front

    Front Derailleur

    TY510 top swing/dual pull

    TY510 top swing/dual pull

    Crank

    SR Suntour XCC-T208, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard

    SR Suntour XCC-T208, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard

    SR Suntour XCC-T208, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard

    SR Suntour XCC-T208, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard

    Shifters

    Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF500, 21-speed

    Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF500, 21-speed

    Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF510, 24-speed

    Shimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF510, 24-speed

    Cassette

    Shimano freewheel 7-speed, 14-34

    Shimano freewheel 7-speed, 14-34

    Shimano HG20, 8-speed, 12-32

    Shimano HG20, 8-speed, 12-32

    Chain

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z7

    KMC Z7

    Brakes

    ProMax alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano levers

    ProMax alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano levers

    Tektro forged alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano levers

    Tektro forged alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano levers

    Wheels
    Rims

    Alloy 36H rims, Formula alloy hubs, QR front and rear, 14g stainless steel spokes

    Alloy 36H rims, Formula alloy hubs, QR front and rear, 14g stainless steel spokes

    Double-wall alloy rims, 32H, alloy hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokes

    Double-wall alloy rims, 32H, alloy hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokes

    Tires

    CST - 1918, 27.5 x 2.1

    CST - 1918, 27.5 x 2.1

    CST - 1918, 27.5 x 2.1

    CST - 1918, 27.5 x 2.1

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