GT VIRAGE 1998 VS Mongoose SWITCHBACK 2006 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 |
Mongoose Switchback
General Infos| Model | Switchback |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow and Burnt Copper |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Khan Blk With Coffee Sidewall |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Melt-forged 2finger Levers Lee Chi Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mongoose Double-Sealed Alloy QR |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex Z-1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass UCP |
| Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 AL Comfort |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel 30 (millimeters) Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Alloy Adjustbable Quill |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel 1 1/8 (inches) Threaded |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Semi-cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XCC-100 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM Gripshift 3.0 |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose Switchback Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C051 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 3.0 |
| Fork material | High-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Mongoose Rigid |
Other Specs of Mongoose Switchback
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | PP Body and boron Axle |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Comfort V Sport |
| Seat post extension | Alloy Suspension |
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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 Mongoose Switchback manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose Switchback Hybrid here