Lowest0.71:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range535%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
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1993 Wheeler 5500
Original specifications: Suntour XC Expert Microdrive drivetrain · 26" wheels · 27 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #40927- Model year
- 1993
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $619.00
- Sizes
- 16, 18, 19.5, 21
- Weight
- 27 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 20 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
Original buildTange OS DB chrome-moly · Suntour XC Expert Microdrive · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Lugged steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange OS DB chrome-moly |
| Fork | Response Triple Taper chrome-moly |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Suntour XC Expert Microdrive |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Suntour XC Expert thumbshifters |
| Front Derailleur | Suntour XC Expert |
| Rear Derailleur | Suntour XC Expert |
| Crankset | Suntour XC Expert Microdrive, 20/32/42 teeth |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | DID Super Shift |
| Pedals | Wheeler Alloy/Steel with clips |
Brakes
| Brakes | Wheeler Z-Trax cantilevers brakes, levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Handlebar | Super Light Alloy |
|---|---|
| Stem | Z-Trax Cynch CR-MO |
| Saddle | Wheeler Lite |
| Seatpost | Alutrax 300/350 Alloy |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Suntour XC Expert |
|---|---|
| Rims | Araya TM-18 |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.00" Wheeler Banzai |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 576.6 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1056.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 39.9 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 2.00" Wheeler Banzai
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- Front tire
- 26 x 2.00" Wheeler Banzai
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Lugged steel · Fork: Response Triple Taper chrome-moly
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Suntour XC Expert Microdrive · Shifters: Suntour XC Expert thumbshifters · Front derailleur: Suntour XC Expert · Rear derailleur: Suntour XC Expert · Crankset: Suntour XC Expert Microdrive, 20/32/42 teeth · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: DID Super Shift
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Wheeler Z-Trax cantilevers brakes, levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Araya TM-18 · Hubs: Suntour XC Expert · Front tire: 26 x 2.00" Wheeler Banzai
Controls and contact points
Archived: Handlebar: Super Light Alloy · Stem: Z-Trax Cynch CR-MO · Seatpost: Alutrax 300/350 Alloy · Saddle: Wheeler Lite · Pedals: Wheeler Alloy/Steel with clips
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