VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Alpine Designs Fly Ti

Velopedia Archive ID 68620

Overview

Model year1997
BrandAlpine Designs
ModelFly Ti
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID68620
Original MSRP$2,799.99
ColorsBead blast
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSandvik 3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarFly Uphill
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemFly Mountain Top
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostFly Stoutmeister, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube603.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1092.2 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 22, 2026.