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1997 Breezer Lightning · 1996 Breezer Lightning

Specification1997 Breezer Lightning1996 Breezer Lightning
Overview
Model year19971996
BrandBreezerBreezer
ModelLightningLightning
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID6978354194
Original MSRP$2,900.00$2,300.00
ColorsBlack w/ivory spearsBlack, black/ivory combo
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight20.9 lb21.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionFillet brazed/TIG-weldedTIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame materialBreezer D'Fusion 4130 chromolyChromoly, heat-treated
ForkBreezerBreezer Cush
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano XTR 950Shimano XTR/XT
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GSShimano XTR
CranksetBreezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teethRitchey Logic, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindleRitchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium cliplessRitchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR leversShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset
HandlebarRitchey ProLite WCSRitchey WCS ProLite
Handlebar extensionsRitchey Logic Pro WCSOnza Raw
StemWtbWTB Knees Ease
SaddleRitchey Vector Prolite WCSRitchey Vector WCS, titanium rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameterTitec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano XTR—
RimsBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-holeBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double buttedWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Breezer Lightning1996 Breezer Lightning
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71.5°71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center421.6 mm421.6 mm
Wheelbase1046.5 mm1049 mm
Fork offset / rake48.3 mm40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.