GT Virage 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand GT
Model Virage
First production 1997
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 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 Specifications

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

Gearing Specs

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
Available colors - Ball burnished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatGT
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


GT Virage bike review

GT produced the Virage bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $770.00.
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 Ball burnished .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c Avocet Cross tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TX-350, 36-hole. GT equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano R050, silent clutch hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride GT used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum 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 RSX, 26/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano chain that is easily replaceable as stated by GT, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.