Giant VIA 2 2012 VS Ross MINOTAUR W/FENDERS 1997 specs comparison

Giant Via 2
General InfosModel | Via 2 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2012 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Copper and Gold |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Kenda Kwest 700x32 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Alloy Dual Pivot |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Sealed Alloy Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | Unavailable Wheelset |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 4130 Butted Cro-moly |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Mid Rise |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Quill |
Headset size | Unavailable Headset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | Alloy 3-piece 44t |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X4 8spd |
Rear gear set | Not Available |
Giant Via 2 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Unavailable Front Derailleur |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X4 8spd |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 4130 Butted Cro-moly |
Other Specs of Giant Via 2
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Nylon Flat Pedal |
Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
Saddle seat | Via Super Soft Foam |
Seat post extension | Alloy 27.2 |

Ross Minotaur w/fenders
General InfosModel | Minotaur w/fenders |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Silver |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.75 (inches) Ross |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversSturmey Archer Coaster Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sturmey Archer Coaster BrakeFront: Shimano Altus |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRichman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Sameness Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 665 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)KMC 410 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 621 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 TeethDotek Aluminum |
Gear shift levers | Sturmey Archer 5-speed |
Rear gear set | 21 Teeth5-speed Internal |
Ross Minotaur w/fenders Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Minotaur w/fenders
Component group sets | Sturmey Archer |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Viscount 6000 With Springs |
Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its Via 2 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant Via 2 Commuter here
- Get your Ross Minotaur w/fenders manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ross Minotaur w/fenders Commuter here