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1997 Bilenky EcoSport (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 62870

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBilenky
ModelEcoSport (01)
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID62870
Original MSRP$2,995.00
ColorsBlack, gloss black, Inferno, metallic blue, metallic jade, Metallic Mariner
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker 16", captain 19"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 17"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialBilenky custom chromoly
ForkBilenky
Fork materialTange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRitchey Tandem, 32/42/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Deore XT
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSpecialized Mod 3
SaddleTerry men's/Terry women's
SeatpostKalloy Uno/USE suspension, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 48-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.50" Specialized Nimbus III
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center447 mm
Wheelbase1747.5 mm
Fork offset / rake57.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.