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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. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1995 Iron Horse Typhoon and 1998 Iron Horse Typhoon.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1995 Iron Horse Typhoon44T · 16T · 1-speed
Ratio2.75:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear14.4 mph

Uses front tire 20×1.75; rear size isn’t listed.

1998 Iron Horse Typhoon43T · 16T · 1-speed
Ratio2.69:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear14.0 mph

Uses front tire 20×1.75; rear size isn’t listed.

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
1995 Iron Horse Typhoon
1998 Iron Horse Typhoon
Overview
Model Year
1995
1998
Brand
Iron Horse
Iron Horse
Model
Typhoon
Typhoon
Bicycle Type
BMX
BMX
Original MSRP
$289.95
$309.95
Colors
Black, Chrome-Plated
Blue, Chrome-Plated
Sizes
Boys 13"
Boys
Weight
25.5 lb
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle
Chromoly, oversized
Fork
WX 540
Iron Horse
Fork Material
Chromoly
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
JV 75 cromoly, 44 teeth
1-piece steel, 43 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
One piece
BB Shell Width
—
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 16 teeth
1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Victor VP-747
Aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 866A brakes, Odyssey Pitbull levers
Dia-Compe linear-pull rear brakes, Dia-Compe levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" chromed steel
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar
Sameness CP
Chromoly
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Sameness alloy
Aluminum
Saddle
Velo BMX
Iron Horse
Seatpost
Chrome plated, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Chromoly micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech SF nutted
Aluminum, nutted
Rims
Femco A5, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
2.0 mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.75" Kenda
20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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