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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. No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1998 Wheeler 1800Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Wheeler 1800Size Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.23:1Total range377%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear22.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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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Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
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Specification
1998 Wheeler 1800
1997 Wheeler 1800
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Wheeler
Wheeler
Model
1800
1800
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$284.00
$289.00
Colors
Blue
Sea foam green
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
14.5", 16", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Wheeler
Wheeler
Fork Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, top-pull
SunRace, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
24/34/42 teeth
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 3/32"
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
—
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
1" steel
Handlebar
Aluminum
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Wheeler Z-Trax
Steel
Saddle
Wheeler
Wheeler
Seatpost
Alutrax aluminum
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano RM40
Aluminum nutted
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95"
26 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
435 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1005 mm
1047.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
44.4 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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