GT VIRAGE 1998 VS GT ARETTE 1997 specs comparison

GT Virage

General Infos

Model	Virage
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
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

GT Arette

General Infos

Model	Arette
Manufacturer	GT
Year of production	1997
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- sand -Blue
Sizes	- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) - womens 17 (inches) - womens 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	700 X 41c Multi-terrain
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	700c Wheels
Brakeset type	Aluminum Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Altus Nutted Front: Aluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Araya PX-645
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Steel
Headset size	1 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	24/32/42 Teeth Shimano Altus
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set	12 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

GT Arette Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Altus
Fork material	Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel
Fork type	GT

Other Specs of GT Arette

Component group sets	Shimano Altus
Pedals details	Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	GT With Springs
Seat post extension	26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Steel