Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1995 Research Dynamics Coyote Alu Five · 1997 Research Dynamics Coyote Alu Five
| Specification | 1995 Research Dynamics Coyote Alu Five | 1997 Research Dynamics Coyote Alu Five |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1995 | 1997 |
| Brand | Research Dynamics | Research Dynamics |
| Model | Coyote Alu Five | Coyote Alu Five |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 32611 | 61362 |
| Original MSRP | $999.00 | $1,049.00 |
| Colors | Titanium gloss | Blue, greye wolf |
| Sizes | 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5" | 13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5" |
| Weight | 25.7 lb | 25.6 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum | Welded |
| Frame material | Aluminum, Prolog 105 | 7005 aluminum, oversize |
| Fork | RST 460 | Rock Shox Indy C |
| Fork material | Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | — | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT / LX | Shimano Deore LX |
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pull | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | — | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | — | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-94A double-sided (clipless) | Wellgo WPD-800 clipless |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-3 levers | Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset | 1 1/8" Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1 |
| Handlebar | Sameness MB-268-L alloy | Hsin Lung aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Tahoma 300 I alloy | Hsin Lung MT30 |
| Stem | Sameness MS-151 alloy | Hsin Lung aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo VL-299 | Velo VL-308 Bio |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-266, 31.4 mm diameter | Polygon PM-312, 31.4 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Deore LX | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims | Araya TM-18, 32-hole | Araya TM-820, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge | Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Viper | 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
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| Measurement | 1995 Research Dynamics Coyote Alu Five | 1997 Research Dynamics Coyote Alu Five |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.