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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Fuji Sandblaster (01) and 1997 Fuji Sandblaster (01).
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 24×2; 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.
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Specification
1998 Fuji Sandblaster (01)
1997 Fuji Sandblaster (01)
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Fuji
Fuji
Model
Sandblaster (01)
Sandblaster (01)
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile
Original MSRP
$179.99
$219.99
Colors
Plum
Purple
Sizes
Girls 12"
Girls 13"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Fuji
Fuji
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-200
Grip Shift MRX-100
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Cyclone CPI aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
126 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
American 24tpi
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo
—
Brakes
Brakes
Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
—
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Fuji sealed
1" Fuji
Handlebar
Steel
Fuji
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Steel
Fuji
Saddle
Fuji DuraFlex
Fuji Duraflex Youth
Seatpost
Pillar, steel, 25.4mm diameter
Steel, 25.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Steel, nutted
Aluminum nutted
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Alex aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 2.00" multi-terrain
24 x 2.00"
Wheel Size
20" wheels
24" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.