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1997 Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XT

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,499.99
Sizes
15", 16", 17", 18"
Colors
Red, red w/polished swingarm
Weight
25
Archive ID
61023
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum/AMP Alcoa 6013 T6 swingarm
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockAMP, 2.75" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, 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, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano 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

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Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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