Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1997 Breezer Lightning · 1998 Breezer Lightning
| 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 |
| Archive ID | 69783 | 73228 |
| 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 |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| 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 | — | 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1997 Breezer Lightning | 1998 Breezer Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.