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1997 Beyond Fabrications BE-401 MMC (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 66025

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBeyond Fabrications
ModelBE-401 MMC (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66025
Original MSRP$3,345.00
ColorsCustom
Sizes16", 17.5", 19", womens 16", womens 17.5", womens 19"
Weight21.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded
Frame materialBeyond BE-401 Beryllium MMC
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetCaramba Sidewinder
Bottom bracket127 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBeyond
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager w/chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsRitchey Rock 395, 32-hole
SpokesRitchey stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 20, 2026.