Giant OPTION 1998 VS GT VIRAGE 1997 specs comparison
Giant Option
General Infos| Model | Option |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red kandy fade -Macabre matte |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) - womens 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) - womens 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Big Hub Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Z-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Rise Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H67W |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Victor VPB-32 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XR11 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor Resin 872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Comfort Retro |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
GT Virage
General Infos| Model | Virage |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball burnished |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Avocet Cross |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R050 Silent Clutch Front: Shimano STX |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya TX-350 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
GT Virage Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano RSX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | GT |
Other Specs of GT Virage
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Option bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Option Hybrid here
- Get your GT Virage manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Virage Hybrid here