GT VIRAGE 1998 VS Argon 18 RADON FLAT BAR 105 2003 specs comparison

GT Virage

General Infos

Model	Virage
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Desert Sage
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 38c Street Tread
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Nexave Levers Shimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Nexave
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Dropout
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Rise Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Aluminum
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Aluminum

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano
Crankset parts and sizes	26/38/48 Teeth Shimano Nexave
Gear shift levers	Shimano Nexave
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

GT Virage Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull Shimano Nexave Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Nexave
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly
Fork type	RST 802

Other Specs of GT Virage

Component group sets	Shimano Nexave
Pedals details	Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT
Seat post extension	Suspension Aluminum

Argon 18 Radon Flat Bar 105

General Infos

Model	Radon Flat Bar 105
Manufacturer	Argon 18
Year of production	2003
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Blue and Black -Black
Sizes	- 46cm (centimeters) - 51cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 23c Michelin Dynamic
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano BL-R440 Levers Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano 105
Rims manufacturer	Mavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Columbus Zonal and carbon Seat Stays
Frame type	TIG-welded and bonded
Handlebar construction	3T T.H.E.
Handlebar extender	Not Available
Handlebar stem details	3T T.H.E.
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) American
Bottom bracket type	109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes	39/53 Teeth Shimano 105
Gear shift levers	Shimano SL-R440 Flat Bar
Rear gear set	12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed

Argon 18 Radon Flat Bar 105 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Braze-on Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano 105
Fork material	Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Aluminum Steerer
Fork type	Argon 18

Other Specs of Argon 18 Radon Flat Bar 105

Component group sets	Shimano Flat Bar
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Trimatic 2
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy