GT Virage 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | GT |
| Model | Virage |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Hybrid |
| Bike sub-category | Hybrid |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 38c Street Tread |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Nexave LeversShimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Nexave |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya TX-350 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Dropout |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | RiseAluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Aluminum |
Gearing Specs
| 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 TeethShimano Nexave |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexave |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
GT Virage Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Nexave Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Nexave |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 802 |
Other Specs of GT Virage
| Component group sets | Shimano Nexave |
| Available colors | - Desert Sage |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | GT |
| Seat post extension | SuspensionAluminum |
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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.