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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 1998 Breezer Lightning and 1997 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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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
1998 Breezer Lightning
1997 Breezer Lightning
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Breezer
Breezer
Model
Lightning
Lightning
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$2,195.00
$2,900.00
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
22.9 lb
20.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Fillet brazed/TIG-welded
Frame Material
Breezer D'Fusion chromoly, double-butted, heat treated
Breezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly
Fork
Rock Shox Judy XC
Breezer
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/XTR
Shimano XTR 950
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR GS
Crankset
Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth
Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 110mm spindle
Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic
Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DX2
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar
Ritchey CompLite
Ritchey ProLite WCS
Handlebar Extensions
Onza Raw 110
Ritchey Logic Pro WCS
Stem
Ritchey CompLite
Wtb
Saddle
Ritchey Vector WCS
Ritchey Vector Prolite WCS
Seatpost
Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter
Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XTR
Rims
Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
Rear Tire
26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
421.6 mm
421.6 mm
Wheelbase
1049 mm
1046.5 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
48.3 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.