2018 GT Virage Comp

2018 · Virage

2018 GT Virage Comp is a road bike built on a 6061 alloy Triple Triangle frame with Tektro mechanical disc brakes and Shimano 8-speed drivetrain.

Jez Avery
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Description

Virage is an old GT name, but this year it's a new platform. We have taken the look and feel you've seen in the pavement line and added a more competitive, attractive bike with the Virage.

Technical specification

Geometry

Sizes
48, 50, 51, 53, 55, 56, 58, 60

Frame & Fork

Frame
GT Virage Triple Triangle 6061 series alloy, smooth welded, and hydroformed (TT,DT), forged drop-outs, chainstay disc mounts, all utility braze ons
Fork
GT Grade Alloy 1 1/8" threadless alum steerer, disc specific

Drivetrain

Crankset
Shimano FC-M311 48/38/28
Bottom bracket
Cartridge sealed
Chain
KMC HG-40
Freewheel
Sunrace CSM66 8spd 12-32
Shifters
Shimano EF-500 8spd
Pedals
Nylon body and cage trekking
Front derailleur
Shimano TY710 8spd
Rear derailleur
Shimano Acera RDM-360 8spd

Wheels

Rims
GT JD200 Double Wall Alloy, 28h front/32h rear
Tires
Vittoria Zaffiro, 700x32c (F/R)
Spokes
Stainless steel 15g
Hubs
(F) Formula Alloy 28h with QR, (R) Formula Alloy cassette hub 32h with QR

Cockpit & contact

Handlebar
GT Type R flat riser bar, 31.8x640mm
Stem
all new 3D forged GT alloy stem
Grips
GT Dual Density Ergo design
Headset
Threadless Ahead
Saddle
GT Virage Saddle
Seat post
GT Alloy one bolt seat pillar
Seatpost clamp
Bolt type

Brakes

Brakes
(F) Tektro Mechanical Disc brake, 160mm rotor, (R) Tektro Mechanical Disc brake, 160mm rotor
Brake levers
Shimano EF-500 8spd

Suspension

Rear shock
N/A