Jamis Earth Cruiser

[mornview]

Just wanted to get some info on these bikes; I wasn't around when the early models were being released, and there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of info on them online.

However ... whenever these bikes do pop up they always seem to command a (relatively) high price (around $200). I'm just curious what it is that makes these bikes special; some thread I came across on BMXmuseum suggests that early models may have had cro-mo frames? I have an opportunity to buy a '79 Earth Cruiser and I'm curious to know more about it. It kinda just looks like a normal cantilever frame with a BMX fork on it to me . Thanks .

 

[OuttaPlaceIowan]

Sorry I'm of no help, but I'm curious as well. Bought one a couple years ago just because it was a good price, in good shape, and I wanted something to ride around on beachside. Now that it's been beat by Florida rain for months, I'm interested in learning more about them, as I'd like to restore it.

 

[Bicycle808]

Value and 4130-ness will be more easily determined by the headbadge. Get the bike, either way. They're infinitely rad.

 

[OuttaPlaceIowan]

Value and 4130-ness will be more easily determined by the headbadge. Get the bike, either way. They're infinitely rad.

Not concerned about value so much as general info on what I own (build year/location, etc.) Any ideas?

 

[Bicycle808]

Built in Taiwan, early 80s.

 

[OuttaPlaceIowan]

Built in Taiwan, early 80s.

Thanks.

 

[Bicycle808]

Anytime. Really cool bike. I have a Jamis Boss Cruiser of a similar vintage....

If it had an "East Coast" headbadge, it'd be a '79 and likely made of chromoly. Yours is post 1980; probably '81 to '85 or whatever.

 

[OuttaPlaceIowan]

Very cool. This thing was beautiful when I bought it, and now it's a work in progress. Kind of a bummer, but it should be fun. At least gives me a reason to learn a bit about what I bought.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Very cool. This thing was beautiful when I bought it, and now it's a work in progress. Kind of a bummer, but it should be fun. At least gives me a reason to learn a bit about what I bought.

Great bike!

Luke.

 

[rrtbike]

Is it true the Malibu Hopper the predecessor to the Jamis Earth Cruiser? I have this frame that I had in the For Sale thread. What years were these made?

 

[Bicycle808]

No clue about the Malibu Hopper... Try searching for info on the museum on the "strandie" thread....

 

[rrtbike]

Thanks 808!

 

[mornview]

Value and 4130-ness will be more easily determined by the headbadge. Get the bike, either way. They're infinitely rad.

Sweet, I'll try to get the owner to send me a shot of the headbadge.

 

[irideiam]

Very cool. This thing was beautiful when I bought it, and now it's a work in progress. Kind of a bummer, but it should be fun. At least gives me a reason to learn a bit about what I bought.

No worries she can be brought back to life........see my PM

 

[mornview]

Looks like I got some misinformation; the bike is probably a later model after all. I'm still interested to see what information I can get out of these pictures, though:

Thanks !

 

[rrtbike]

Wow! Almost a twin to this complete Hopper.(not mine).
Good luck on your purchase mornview. Looks like a great bike in good condition.