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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 Breezer Lightning has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Breezer Lightning in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Breezer Lightning and 1998 Breezer Lightning.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1997 Breezer Lightning has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Breezer Lightning.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1998 Breezer Lightning had an original MSRP $705 lower than 1997 Breezer Lightning.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1997 Breezer Lightning
1998 Breezer Lightning
Overview
Model Year
1997
1998
Brand
Breezer
Breezer
Model
Lightning
Lightning
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,900.00
$2,195.00
Colors
Black w/ivory spears
Black w/ivory spears
Sizes
15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight
20.9 lb
22.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Fillet brazed/TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Breezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly
Breezer D'Fusion chromoly, double-butted, heat treated
Fork
Breezer
Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR 950
Shimano Deore XT/XTR
Shifters
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR GS
Shimano XTR
Crankset
Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth
Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle
Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless
Ritchey Logic
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DX2
Handlebar
Ritchey ProLite WCS
Ritchey CompLite
Handlebar Extensions
Ritchey Logic Pro WCS
Onza Raw 110
Stem
Wtb
Ritchey CompLite
Saddle
Ritchey Vector Prolite WCS
Ritchey Vector WCS
Seatpost
Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter
Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano XTR
Shimano Deore XT
Rims
Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS
Rear Tire
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26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
421.6 mm
421.6 mm
Wheelbase
1046.5 mm
1049 mm
Fork offset / rake
48.3 mm
40.6 mm
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.