Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 61023
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Alpine Designs |
| Model | Phat Cat Deluxe XT |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 61023 |
| Original MSRP | $2,499.99 |
| Colors | Red, red w/polished swingarm |
| Sizes | 15", 16", 17", 18" |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum/AMP Alcoa 6013 T6 swingarm |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | AMP, 2.75" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Fly Uphill |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Fly Mountain Top |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Fly Stoutmeister, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic 221, 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 |
| Top tube | 599.4 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426.7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1079.5 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.