GT VIRAGE 1999 VS Rocky Mountain METROPOLIS 2009 specs comparison
GT Virage
General InfosModel | Virage |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 700 X 42c Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Nexave 400 Levers Shimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Nexave |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya TX-310F |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7000 aluminum c |
Frame type | Welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | High Rise Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Nexave 400 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 material | Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | 1.6 (inches) Travel RST 801 |
Other Specs of GT Virage
Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | GT |
Seat post extension | Adjustable Kalloy Aluminum Suspension |

Rocky Mountain Metropolis
General InfosModel | Metropolis |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte Black |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda Kwick Trax |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano BR-M421 Levers Shimano M416 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alfine 8 Disc Front: Wheeltech Disc Super Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | Alex DC-19 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6066 Triple Butted Hydro-formed Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TH BB-7420 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth RPM City Single |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus |
Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 8-speed Internal |
Rocky Mountain Metropolis Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Alloy |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metropolis
Component group sets | Shimano Alfine |
Pedals details | VP 559 Big Flats |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Not Available |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Alloy Suspension |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, GT provided us with the latest version of its Virage bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of GT Virage Hybrid here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Metropolis manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Metropolis Hybrid here