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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

    1998 Wheeler 800 has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Wheeler 800 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Wheeler 800 and 1997 Wheeler 800.

    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.

1998 Wheeler 800Size Legacy reference · 48/38/28T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.9 mphHighest gear23.8 mph

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

1997 Wheeler 800Size Legacy reference · 48/38/28T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.69:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.9 mphHighest gear25.6 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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Specification
1998 Wheeler 800
1997 Wheeler 800
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Wheeler
Wheeler
Model
800
800
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$240.00
$243.75
Colors
—
Black, Electric Violet
Sizes
14.5", 16", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5"
14.5", 16", 18", 19.5", 21", 22.5", womens 18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Wheeler
Wheeler
Fork Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano AceraX/Altus
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, top-pull
Shimano Tourney TY-30, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
28/38/48 teeth
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 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, 2" rise
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Wheeler Z-Trax
Steel
Saddle
Wheeler
Wheeler
Seatpost
Aluminum
Steel micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Aluminum nutted
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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°
70.5°
Seat-tube angle
72.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
436 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1080 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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