Trek 8.3 DS 2012 VS Ross MINOTAUR W/FENDERS 1997 specs comparison

Trek 8.3 DS 2012 comparison online with competitors

Trek 8.3 DS

General Infos
Model 8.3 DS
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2012
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Color choice - Matte White and Matte Black
-Matte Ti and Matte Black
Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5
Sizes - 15
- 17.5
- 19
- 21
- 22.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireBontrager H5 700x38c
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeTektro Novela Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakesUnavailable Front Hub Unavailable Rear Hub
Rims manufacturer Alloy
Bontrager 750 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha Gold Aluminum
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionBontrager Low Riser 25 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsBontrager Approved
Headset sizeUnavailable Headset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainUnavailable Chain
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeUnavailable Bottom Bracket
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Acera 48/36/26t
Gear shift leversShimano Acera Rapidfire 8spd
Rear gear setNot Available

Trek 8.3 DS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera 8spd
Fork materialNot Available
Fork typeSR Suntour NEX 4610 63 (millimeters)

Other Specs of Trek 8.3 DS

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsNylon Flat Pedal
Rear shock absorberUnavailable Rear Shock
Saddle seatBontrager SSR
Seat post extensionBontrager SSR


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)

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


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