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1999 Gunnar Tire-Biter/105

Velopedia Archive ID 80178

Overview

Model year1999
BrandGunnar
ModelTire-Biter/105
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID80178
Original MSRP$1,575.00
ColorsRed, White
Sizes50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 62cm
Weight21.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 853
ForkWaterford Road 1100
Fork materialReynolds 531, semi-sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105
ShiftersShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105 SS
CranksetShimano 105, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Aheadset SA
HandlebarITM Super Italian
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemITM Big One Threadless
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 105
RimsMavic CXP 21, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Bi-Synergic
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase980 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.