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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. Gearing

    1998 Romic Chorus Tourer has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2001 Romic Chorus Tourer.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1998 Romic Chorus Tourer had an original MSRP $300 lower than 2001 Romic Chorus Tourer.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1998 Romic Chorus TourerSize Legacy reference · 53/42/30T · 12–28T · 8-speed
Lowest1.07:1Highest4.42:1Total range412%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.7 mphHighest gear31.6 mph

Uses front tire 700C×28; rear size isn’t listed.

2001 Romic Chorus TourerSize Legacy reference · 53/42/30T · 12–26T · 9-speed
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.42:1Total range383%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.2 mphHighest gear31.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×25; 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 Romic Chorus Tourer
2001 Romic Chorus Tourer
Overview
Model Year
1998
2001
Brand
Romic
Romic
Model
Chorus Tourer
Chorus Tourer
Bicycle Type
Touring
Touring
Original MSRP
$2,230.00
$2,530.00
Colors
Black, Custom Combo, Custom Fade, Gold, Green, Grey, Metallic Black, Metallic Gold, Metallic Gray, Metallic Green, Metallic Orange, Metallic Purple, Metallic Red, Metallic Silver, Metallic Sovereign Blue, Metallic Teal, Metallic White, Metallic Yellow, Or
Black, Blue, Gold, Green, Purple, Red, Silver, White, Yellow
Sizes
Buyer's choice
46cm through 70cm
Weight
22.5 lb
22.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Lugged
Fillet brazed/lugged
Frame Material
Reynolds 531
Reynolds 531
Fork
Romic
Romic
Fork Material
Reynolds 531, semi-sloping crown
Reynolds 531, semi-sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Campagnolo Chorus
Campagnolo Chorus Triple
Shifters
Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Campagnolo Chorus Ergo
Front Derailleur
Campagnolo Racing Triple, bottom-pull
Campagnolo Chorus, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Racing Triple
Campagnolo Chorus
Crankset
Campagnolo Racing Triple, 30/42/53 teeth
Campagnolo Chorus, 30/42/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Chorus, 115mm spindle
Campagnolo Chorus, 109.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Campagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32"
Campagnolo Chorus, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Campagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus levers
Campagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus Ergo levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Campagnolo Chorus
1" Campagnolo Chorus
Handlebar
Cinelli 64
Buyer's choice
Stem
Cinelli 1/A
Buyer's choice
Saddle
Selle Italia Turbo
Selle Italia Trimatic
Seatpost
Campagnolo Chorus, 27.2mm diameter
Kalloy, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Campagnolo Chorus
Campagnolo Chorus
Rims
Campagnolo Moskva 80, 32-hole
Mavic MA 3, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Wheelsmith steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 28c Michelin Tracer
700 x 25c Michelin Axial Select
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72°
Seat-tube angle
72°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
432 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1035 mm
1030 mm
Fork offset / rake
51 mm
50.8 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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