K2 ASTRAL 4.0 2005 VS GT VIRAGE 1997 specs comparison

K2 Astral 4.0 2005 comparison online with competitors

K2 Astral 4.0

General Infos
Model Astral 4.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Blue and Silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Vittoria Randonneur
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex DA-16
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details Adjustable
Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated TH Intelliset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC HG-53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano ST-R443
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

K2 Astral 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on
Shimano FD-R443
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeK2

Other Specs of K2 Astral 4.0

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatK2 ComfortTech
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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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)

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


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