Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Jamis
1997 Jamis Citizen
Value Guide market data · 1997 Jamis Citizen
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Price over time - 1997 Jamis Citizen
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All Citizen model years
2019$529 - $615▲ 119% vs. 1997
2018$427 - $496▲ 76% vs. 1997
2017$511 - $593▲ 111% vs. 1997
2016$445 - $517▲ 84% vs. 1997
2015$529 - $615▲ 119% vs. 1997
2014$539 - $626▲ 123% vs. 1997
2013$535 - $621▲ 121% vs. 1997
2012$502 - $583▲ 107% vs. 1997
2011$465 - $540▲ 92% vs. 1997
2010$512 - $594▲ 111% vs. 1997
2008$525 - $610▲ 117% vs. 1997
2007$395 - $459▲ 63% vs. 1997
2006$302 - $351▲ 25% vs. 1997
2002$233 - $270▼ 4% vs. 1997
1999$214 - $248▼ 12% vs. 1997
1998$233 - $270▼ 4% vs. 19971997$242 - $281Currently viewing1996$251 - $292▲ 4% vs. 19971997 Citizen lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Jamis Citizen value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Spinner
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Jamis Citizen
- Component Group
- Shimano Altus
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- SR XR10 aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Victor VPB-32, 118 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Lee Chi 748C brakes, Lee Chi GL-1 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-200, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Viscount 9401
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung steel
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung steel
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H67
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- King Kong aluminum, Q/R
- Rims
- Alex TP-18, 36-hole
- Tires
- 700 x 38c Cheng Shin C-1069
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-947
Accessories
- Colors
- Black, matte teal
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 28
- Sizes
- 16inch, 17.5inch, 19.5inch, 21.5inch, 23inch
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.