Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
1997 Jamis Boss Cruiser 7
Value Guide market data · 1997 Jamis Boss Cruiser 7
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Price over time - 1997 Jamis Boss Cruiser 7
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All Boss model years
2022$371 - $431▲ 48% vs. 1997
2020$371 - $431▲ 48% vs. 1997
2019$371 - $431▲ 48% vs. 1997
2018$334 - $388▲ 33% vs. 1997
2017$334 - $388▲ 33% vs. 1997
2015$352 - $409▲ 40% vs. 1997
2014$363 - $421▲ 44% vs. 1997
2013$353 - $410▲ 41% vs. 1997
2012$349 - $405▲ 39% vs. 1997
2011$326 - $378▲ 30% vs. 1997
2010$349 - $405▲ 39% vs. 1997
2009$349 - $405▲ 39% vs. 1997
2007$256 - $297▲ 2% vs. 1997
2004$279 - $324▲ 11% vs. 19972001$279 - $324▲ 11% vs. 1997
2000$233 - $270▼ 7% vs. 1997
1999$251 - $2920% vs. 19971998$353 - $410▲ 41% vs. 19971997$251 - $292Currently viewing1996$260 - $302▲ 3% vs. 19971997 Boss Cruiser 7 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Jamis Boss Cruiser 7 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- MX Tubular
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Jamis Boss Cruiser 7
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- 1-piece 6 1/2inch, 44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 18 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Aluminum side-pull calipers brakes, Lee Chi GS-1 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Pillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Cheeks
- Handlebar
- Cruiser Bend
- Handlebar Stem
- Leadtec
- Headset
- 1inch Chin Haur CH60-1
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- King Kong aluminum, nutted
- Rims
- Alex 7X, 36-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.125inch Sand Jam
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, emerald green, matte blue, matte red, matte teal, white
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 35
- Sizes
- 19inch, 21inch, 23inch, 25inch, womens 17.5inch, womens 19inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.