Univega VIA CARISMA 1996 VS Giant OPTION 1998 specs comparison
Univega Via Carisma
General Infos| Model | Via Carisma |
| Manufacturer | Univega |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- purple - silver -Green |
| Sizes |
- 42 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 42 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Cheng Shin C-979 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Araya PX-635 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Concept Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Concept Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Univega Via Carisma Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Univega |
Other Specs of Univega Via Carisma
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-895 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Concept |
| Seat post extension | 26.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Giant Option
General Infos| Model | Option |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red kandy fade -Macabre matte |
| Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - 23.5 (inches) - womens 17.5 (inches) - womens 19.5 (inches) - womens 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 40c Kenda K-180 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Big Hub Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims Z-19 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Steel |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Rise Steel |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H67W |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Victor VPB-32 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth SR XR11 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Giant Option Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-30 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Giant |
Other Specs of Giant Option
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor Resin 872N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Comfort Retro |
| Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter Steel |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Univega provided us with the latest version of its Via Carisma bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Univega Via Carisma Hybrid here
- Get your Giant Option manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Option Hybrid here