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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1998 Montague Crosstown.

  2. Gearing

    1999 Montague Crosstown has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Montague Crosstown.

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

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1999 Montague CrosstownSize Legacy reference · 46/36/26T · 12–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest3.83:1Total range413%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.2 mphHighest gear25.7 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.

1998 Montague Crosstown48/38/28T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.7 mphHighest gear23.0 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.5; 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
1999 Montague Crosstown
1998 Montague Crosstown
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Montague
Montague
Model
Crosstown
Crosstown
Bicycle Type
Folding
Folding
Original MSRP
$599.95
$599.95
Colors
Burgundy Red
Burgundy
Sizes
17", 18.5", 20.5"
17", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight
29 lb
29 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Aprebic
Montague
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Prowheel CP 312, 26/36/46 teeth
Prowheel, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
YST BB 612, 122.5mm spindle
Yst
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten
Fasten
Brakes
Brakes
Vanguard 668 brakes, Vanguard 385A levers
Horng Jia brakes, Vanguard VG668 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1"
1" steel
Handlebar
Meng Jing-605
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Meng Jing ATB-115
Steel
Saddle
Velo 169
Velo Gelite
Seatpost
MSP-4, 26.0mm diameter
Pillar, steel
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
King Kong 180
Front: Assess Q/R, Rear: Assess nutted
Rims
Alex VP-20, 36-hole
Alex VP-20F, 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 1.50" Cheng Shin
26 x 1.50" Cheng Shin Center Ridge
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
70°
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Seat-tube angle
69°
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Chainstay / rear center
457.2 mm
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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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