GT VIRAGE 1999 VS Diamondback APPROACH 1997 specs comparison

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)
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


Diamondback Approach 1997 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback Approach

General Infos
Model Approach
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - red
- silver
-Dark blue
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 40c Cheng Shin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-371A Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
FL-317 Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Steel
Headset size1 (inches) YST HP-226N

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 969
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Diamondback Approach Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeTange

Other Specs of Diamondback Approach

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-923
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAvenir Comfort Plus
Seat post extension 25.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 Aluminum


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