GT VIRAGE 1997 VS Rocky Mountain METRO 2003 specs comparison

GT Virage 1997 comparison online with competitors

GT Virage

General Infos
Model Virage
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished
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 38c Avocet Cross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano R050
Silent Clutch
Front: Shimano STX
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8" c

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

GT Virage Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano RSX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano RSX GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeGT

Other Specs of GT Virage

Component group setsShimano RSX
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Rocky Mountain Metro 2003 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Metro

General Infos
Model Metro
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Green
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
- 22.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Ritchey Alpha Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Acera Levers
Shimano BR-420 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DH19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRMB Comfort Rise
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRMB Adjustable
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Nexave FC-T300
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Metro Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano FD-T300
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRock Mountain

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Metro

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsRMB X-Sport With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRMB Custom
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Rocky Mountain


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