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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 Fuji Sunfire (02) has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Fuji Sunfire (02) in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Fuji Sunfire (02) and 1997 Fuji Sunfire (02).
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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.
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.
Specification
1998 Fuji Sunfire (02)
1997 Fuji Sunfire (02)
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Fuji
Fuji
Model
Sunfire (02)
Sunfire (02)
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$249.99
$269.99
Colors
Inca Blue, Metallic Spruce
Dark blue, Green
Sizes
Womens 17", womens 19"
15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
4130 chromoly
4130 chromoly
Fork
Fuji
Fuji
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Altus
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-200
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 116mm spindle
Shimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo
Wellgo
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" steel, sealed
1" Fuji
Handlebar
Steel, 35mm rise
—
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
Fuji chromoly
Saddle
Fuji DuraFlex
Fuji Duraflex
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Steel, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano aluminum
Shimano RM-40
Rims
Aluminum, 32-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" multi-terrain
26 x 2.00"
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1046 mm
1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
55.9 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.