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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe LX
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,999.99
- Sizes
- 15", 16", 17", 18"
- Colors
- Cream soda blue w/polished swingarm
- Weight
- 26
- Archive ID
- 67499
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Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 6061 T6 aluminum/AMP Alcoa 6013 T6 swingarm |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Pro C |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | AMP, 2.75" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Fly Uphill |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Fly Mountain Top |
| Saddle | WTB SST |
| Seatpost | Fly Stoutmeister, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.