Nishiki OPTIMA 1994 VS Ross CHIMERA 1997 specs comparison
Nishiki Optima
General InfosModel | Optima |
Manufacturer | Nishiki |
Year of production | 1994 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Not found |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Kenda K-803 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Levers400CX Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | 400CX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal L18 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy AL001 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Lee Chi HSM653SB2g |
Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 Teeth400CX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 400CX Rapidfire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 19 Teeth7-speed |
Nishiki Optima Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 400CX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 700CX |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Chromoly Steerer |
Other Specs of Nishiki Optima
Component group sets | Shimano 400CX |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-995 With Clips |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vetta SL Racing |
Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-248 |

Ross Chimera
General InfosModel | Chimera |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - teal-Green |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- 24 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 38c Ross HP |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | APSE LeversResin and steel Cantilever Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Steel NuttedFront: Steel |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeRigida AS-27 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSha Dar Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) YST 8002 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) SpindleYST BB 621 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethResin Covered Steel |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Chimera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Ross |
Other Specs of Ross Chimera
Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master VL-252 |
Seat post extension | 25.4 (millimeters) Diameter SteelPillar |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Nishiki provided us with the latest version of its Optima bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Nishiki Optima Hybrid here
- Get your Ross Chimera manual book version yo know further about this bike
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