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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Handling

    1994 Nashbar 3000X has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1993 Nashbar 3000X in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1994 Nashbar 3000X and 1993 Nashbar 3000X.

    Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.

  2. Gearing

    1994 Nashbar 3000X has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1993 Nashbar 3000X.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1994 Nashbar 3000XSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

1993 Nashbar 3000XSize Legacy reference · 48/38/28T · 13–30T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.69:1Total range396%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
1994 Nashbar 3000X
1993 Nashbar 3000X
Overview
Model Year
1994
1993
Brand
Nashbar
Nashbar
Model
3000X
3000X
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$299.00
$349.00
Colors
—
—
Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22"
16, 18, 20
Weight
28 lb
30 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange
Tange chrome-moly
Fork
Steel, unicrown
Spinner unicrown chrome-moly
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus A20
Shifters
Shimano Alivio MC11 Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Shimano 200GS thumbshifters
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus A20
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus A20
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Altus A20, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG-50
Shimano CN-HG50
Pedals
Wellgo LU-922
Wellgo LU-999
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Tourney TY22M brakes, levers
Shimano Altus A20 brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Lee Chi
Live Chin LCH-685
Stem
Lee Chi HSM
Live Chin LCS-727G
Saddle
Vetta Comfort, Astrale cover
Vetta Lite Gel
Seatpost
Lee Chi
Kalloy SP-242,300mm silver
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech front, Shimano Alivio rear
Shimano Exage
Rims
Weinmann 4019, 36-hole
Araya MP-22, 36-hole
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Cheng Shin
Cheng Shin C-1009
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
71°
Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1079.5 mm
1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
45 mm

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.

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