Jamis Explorer A1 Angle Front Riptide
Jamis Explorer A1 Angle Front Riptide

SPORT COMFORT

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Jamis® Explorer® A1 Riptide
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LESS WEIGHT, LESS WORK

When it comes to recreational riding on a so-called comfort bike, nothing gets more uncomfortable faster than having to pedal more weight than necessary. Our Explorer models are built with lightweight 6061 aluminum tubing, resulting in a bike that is as easy to ride as it is to load onto a vehicle. 

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RIDE POSITION

A usual complaint from new 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 design our Explorers to remedy this. With extra long head tubes to push handlebar height up, shorter top tubes to pull handlebars closer to the saddle, 4-inch rise handlebars that sweep back at a natural hand-grasp angle and long-quilled or angle-adjustable stems that allow for a wide range of adjustment to tune handle bar height and reach perfectly for each rider. 

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COMFORT SADDLE

Our super plush saddle features memory foam padding (Explorer A1) or extra high quality polyurethane padding (Explorer A2) for optimum support with maximum comfort. The slip-resistant suede-type top prevents sliding and the burnished side panels reduce leg friction while pedaling. Elastomer springs also help to soak up road vibrations. Offered in gender specific sizes. 

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PUMP UP THE VOLUME

Our Explorer tires are ready for anything; they roll smoothly on pavement but offer a large 2.1” footprint and side knobs so that traction off the beaten path is never an issue. The additional benefit of that big footprint is larger air volume in the tire and tube, which results in lower air pressure for a more comfortable ride than tires with smaller volumes and higher air pressures. 

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VERSATILITY

But don’t let all this comfort talk fool you into thinking the Explorer has limited uses. While conceived to make cycling as comfortably fun as possible, the Explorer is capable of doing much more than keeping a new rider from hurting. Thanks to the full-range gearing of the drivetrain, the 2.1” footprint of the tires and the shock absorption of the suspension fork. 

Jamis® Explorer® A1 Riptide
Riptide
2022 Jamis® Explorer® A1 - Palladium
Palladium
2022 Jamis® Explorer® A1 Step-Thru - Teal
Teal
2022 Jamis® Explorer® A1 Step-Thru - Palladium
Palladium

EXPLORER A1

MSRP: $699.95

Purchase online now and pickup at your local bike shop!

COMFORT AND COMPETENCE

The Explorer has been one of our best-selling bikes, ever since it’s introduction in 1982. Originally designed as a mountain bike, the Explorer has since evolved into a very practical and very comfortable sport comfort bike. Inspired in part by our Hudsons and Citizens, without sacrificing the versatile on or off-road competence of the original Explorer, the newest generation Explorer is all about getting the most fun out of the ride, in STYLE, with performance and comfort features that make getting around so effortless it hardly feels like exercise.

2022 Jamis® Explorer® A2 - Deep Blue
Deep Blue
2022 Jamis® Explorer® A2 - Gloss Black
Gloss Black
2022 Jamis® Explorer® A2 Step-Thru - Sage
Sage
Jamis® Explorer® A2 Step_thru Deep Blue
Deep Blue

EXPLORER A2

MSRP: $569.95

Purchase online now and pickup at your local bike shop!

LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM

When it comes to recreational riding on a so-called comfort bike, nothing gets more uncomfortable faster than having to pedal more weight than necessary. Explorers are built with lightweight 6061 aluminum tubing, resulting in a bike that is as easy to ride as it is to load onto a vehicle.

EXPLORERA1A2
Frame6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger6061 TIG-welded aluminum, all-new sport comfort design with upright ride position, replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkSR Suntour XCE 27.5”, coil spring, external preload adjustor, 28mm stanchions, aluminum lowers, 80mm travelHi-tensile steel unicrown, radius blades with dropout eyelets
HeadsetInternal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”Internal cup, threaded, 1 1/8”
WheelsDouble-wall alloy rims, 32H, alloy hubs with QR, 14g stainless steel spokesAlloy 36H rims, Formula alloy hubs, QR front and rear, 14g stainless steel spokes
TiresCST – 1918, 27.5 x 2.1CST – 1918, 27.5 x 2.1
DerailleursShimano TX-800 rear, Shimano TY710 31.8mm top swing/ dual pull frontShimano TY300 rear and TY510 top swing/dual pull front
Shift leversShimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF510, 24-speedShimano EZ-Fire Plus, ST-EF500, 21-speed
ChainKMC Z7KMC Z7
CassetteShimano HG20, 8-speed, 12-32Shimano freewheel 7-speed, 14-34
CranksetShimano TY301, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguardForged alloy, 48/38/28T, 170mm with chainguard
BB SetSealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mmSealed cartridge, 68 x 110.5mm
PedalsComfort platform with TPE non-slip insertComfort platform with TPE non-slip insert
BrakesetTektro forged alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano leversProMax alloy direct pull brakes with Shimano levers
HandlebarComfort hi-rise, alloy 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15 ̊ sweep x 640mmComfort hi-rise, steel, 25.4 x 80mm rise x 15 ̊ sweep x 640mm
StemJamis 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”)
GripsKraton comfortKraton comfort
Seat PostSuspension, alloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clampAlloy micro-adjust, 350mm x 27.2mm, with alloy QR clamp
SaddleJamis Comfort with memory foam, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springsJamis Comfort with extra thick padding, synthetic suede top, burnished side panels and bumper springs
SizesM: 15”, 17”, 19”, 21” S/T: 14”, 16”, 18”M: 15”, 17”, 19”, 21” S/T: 14”, 16”, 18”
ColorM: Palladium, Riptide S/T: Palladium or TealM: Deep Blue, Gloss Black S/T: Sage or Deep Blue
Weight34.50 lbs30.50 lbs

MODELSIZETT EFFECTIVEHT ANGLEST ANGLECHAINSTAYWHEELBASEFORK RAKEBB HEIGHTHEADTUBESTANDOVER
A115″22.24 / 56569°71°17.72 / 45041.54 / 10551.65 / 4211.18 / 2845.32 / 13528.27 / 718
A117″23.11 / 58770°71°17.72 / 45041.97 / 10661.65 / 4211.18 / 2846.50 / 16530.87 / 784
A119″23.54 / 59870°71°17.72 / 45042.40 / 10771.65 / 4211.18 / 2847.28 / 18532.44 / 824
A121″24.29 / 61770°71°17.72 / 45043.19 / 10971.65 / 4211.18 / 2848.27 / 21034.25 / 870
A114″ S/T21.86 / 55569°72°17.72 / 45041.61 / 10571.65 / 4211.18 / 2845.51 / 14018.94 / 481
A116″ S/T22.72 / 57769°71°17.72 / 45042.01 / 10671.65 / 4211.18 / 2845.91 / 15019.17 / 487
A118″ S/T23.39 / 59470°71°17.72 / 45042.21 / 10721.65 / 4211.18 / 2846.30 / 16019.06 / 484
A215″22.40 / 56969°71°17.72 / 45041.69 / 10591.65 / 4211.18 / 2846.10 / 15528.62 / 727
A217″23.11 / 58770°71°17.72 / 45041.97 / 10661.65 / 4211.18 / 2846.89 / 17530.24 / 768
A219″23.54 / 59870°71°17.72 / 45042.40 / 10771.65 / 4211.18 / 2847.68 / 19531.81 / 808
A221″24.33 / 61870°71°17.72 / 45043.19 / 10971.65 / 4211.18 / 2848.66 / 22033.35 / 847
A214″ S/T21.93 / 55769°72°17.72 / 45041.61 / 10571.65 / 4211.18 / 2846.30 / 16018.81 / 478
A216″ S/T22.76 / 57869°71°17.72 / 45042.01 / 10671.65 / 4211.18 / 2846.69 / 17019.02 / 483
A218″ S/T23.39 / 59469°71°17.72 / 45042.21 / 10721.65 / 4211.18 / 2847.09 / 18019.13 / 486