Giant OPTION 1997 VS GT VIRAGE 1999 specs comparison

Giant Option 1997 comparison online with competitors

Giant Option

General Infos
Model Option
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Red kandy fade
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 tire700 X 40c Kenda K-180
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano AceraX Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Steel
Nutted
Front: Steel
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSteel
Headset size1 (inches) Chin Haur CH90

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeChin Haur CH-48
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
SR XR10 Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Giant Option Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney TY-22
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeGiant

Other Specs of Giant Option

Component group setsShimano Tourney TY-22
Pedals detailsVictor VP-872
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGiant
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum


GT Virage 1999 comparison online with competitors

GT Virage

General Infos
Model Virage
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Silver Lake Blue
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 42c Multi-terrain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Nexave 400 Levers
Shimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Nexave
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya TX-310F
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar construction 1.5 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details High Rise
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Nexave 400
Gear shift leversShimano Nexave Tap Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Virage Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Nexave Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexave 400
Fork materialAluminum and chromoly
Fork type 1.6 (inches) Travel
RST 801

Other Specs of GT Virage

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsResin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT
Seat post extension Adjustable
Kalloy Aluminum Suspension


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