GT Virage 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Virage
First production 1998
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories GT Virage Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c Street Tread
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Nexave Levers
Shimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Nexave
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TX-350
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Dropout
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Aluminum

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano
Crankset parts and sizes 26/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Nexave
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRST 802

Other Specs of GT Virage

Component group setsShimano Nexave
Available colors - Desert Sage
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT
Seat post extension Suspension
Aluminum


GT Virage bike review

GT produced the Virage bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $873.00.
Virage bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
GT Hybrid Virage can be found in a few colors, among these colors Desert Sage .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c street tread tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TX-350, 32-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers braking system and Shimano Nexave hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 6061 T6 aluminum with replaceable dropout material for the frame. Aluminum, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Virage to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Nexave, 26/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano IG chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Nexave gear shift levers.