Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Gary Fisher ADVANCE 2005 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XCS
General InfosModel | Vail XCS |
Manufacturer | Sampson |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Satin |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Sampson Tapered Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Sampson S Class |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Sampson S Class |
Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Sachs Neos |
Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs Quarz |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS
Component group sets | Sachs Neos |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Selle Bassano Vuelta |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |

Gary Fisher Advance
General InfosModel | Advance |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Not found |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager Connection Trail |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Tektro Aluminum Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30 Front: Shimano HB-RM30 |
Rims manufacturer | Matrix 550 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Silver Series Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hi-tensile |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/34/42 Teeth Suntour XCC-150 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano ST-EF29 EZ Fire STI |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Gary Fisher Advance Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel RST Capa T5 |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Advance
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Nylon Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Sport |
Seat post extension | Bontrager |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Sampson provided us with the latest version of its Vail XCS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Sampson Vail XCS Mountain bike here
- Get your Gary Fisher Advance manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher Advance Mountain bike here