Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 American Flyer Z-1
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia historical specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,350.00
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm
- Colors
- Brushed
- Weight
- 21
- Archive ID
- 69629
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered w/6Al/4V titanium |
| Fork | Kestrel EMS |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra down-tube |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 111 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth |
| Chain | Taya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Syntace Stratos |
| Handlebar Extensions | Syntace C-2 |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Royal Eclipse, carbon |
| Seatpost | Syncros Pro Series aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Rims | HED J-2, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm bladed |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix |
| Wheel Size | 650c wheels |
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Component specifications may have varied by market, size, or production run.