Ross MINOTAUR W/FENDERS 1997 VS Giant VIA 3 W 2012 specs comparison

Ross Minotaur w/fenders 1997 comparison online with competitors

Ross Minotaur w/fenders

General Infos
Model Minotaur w/fenders
Manufacturer Ross
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.75 (inches) Ross
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Sturmey Archer Coaster Brake and Shimano Altus Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Sturmey Archer Coaster Brake
Front: Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Richman Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) YST 665

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC 410
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle
YST BB 621
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversSturmey Archer 5-speed
Rear gear set 21 Teeth
5-speed Internal

Ross Minotaur w/fenders Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeRoss

Other Specs of Ross Minotaur w/fenders

Component group setsSturmey Archer
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 6000 With Springs
Seat post extension 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Giant Via 3 W 2012 comparison online with competitors

Giant Via 3 W

General Infos
Model Via 3 W
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2012
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Color choice -Yellow and White and Silver
Sizes - M
- S
- XS

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireKenda Kwest 700x32
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeAlloy Dual Pivot
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Semi-sealed Alloy Semi-sealed
Rims manufacturerUnavailable Wheelset
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials4130 Butted Cro-moly
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionAlloy Mid Rise
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Quill
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z-410
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizesAlloy 3-piece 44t
Gear shift leversUnavailable Shifters
Rear gear setNot Available

Giant Via 3 W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Unavailable Front Derailleur
Derailleur (Rear)Unavailable Rear Derailleur
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type4130 Butted Cro-moly

Other Specs of Giant Via 3 W

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsNylon Flat Pedal
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatVia Super Soft Foam
Seat post extensionAlloy 27.2


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