Vision Metro GL21 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Vision |
| Model | Metro GL21 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Recumbent |
| Bike sub-category | Folding Recumbent |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Vision Metro GL21 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Standard - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 20 X 1.50 (inches) Continental Top Tour Front: 16 X 1 3/8 (inches) Primo HP |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Rear: 20 (inches) Wheels Front: 16 (inches) |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe Tech 77 Levers Dia-Compe Bulldog Rear and Sachs VT500 Drum Front Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Sachs 3 X 7 Front: Sachs 5000 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Rear: Araya RB-17 Front: Weinmann 2115 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Vision |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Vision |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST Geforce |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 120 (millimeters) Spindle Phil Wood |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 52 Teeth Sugino Team XP |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 3-speed Internal X 7-speed |
Vision Metro GL21 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105SC GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Vision Metro |
Other Specs of Vision Metro GL21
| Component group sets | Recumbent Medley |
| Available colors | - Custom |
| Weight | 29.5 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) Travel Vision MMC |
| Saddle seat | Vision Nylon Mesh |
| Seat post extension | Track Extruded Adjustable |
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Vision produced the Metro GL21 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Recumbent bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,789.99.
Metro GL21 bike is available in many sizes such as Standard and xlarge .
Vision Recumbent Metro GL21 can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with Front: 16 x 1 3/8" Primo HP tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Weinmann 2115, Rear: Araya RB-17, 36-hole. Vision equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe Bulldog rear/Sachs VT500 Drum front brakes, Dia-Compe Tech 77 levers braking system and Front: Sachs 5000, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Vision used Hi-tensile steel material for the frame. Vision high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Metro GL21 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Vision.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Team XP, 52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Vision, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.