VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Beyond Fabrications Metro Police

Velopedia Archive ID 60670

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBeyond Fabrications
ModelMetro Police
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID60670
Original MSRP$1,295.00
ColorsBlack
SizesLarge, medium, small, womens large, womens medium, womens small, womens xla
Weight25.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC/Nexus
ShiftersShimano Nexus
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
CranksetShimano Nexus, 33 teeth
Bottom bracket113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed internal, 20 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTioga Surefoot

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarTitec
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec chromoly
SaddleSelle Italia
SeatpostBeyond Fabrications

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Nexus
RimsBontrager BCX-2, 32-hole/36-hole
SpokesRitchey stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Moby-Bite
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 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.