Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 69854
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Bilenky |
| Model | Midlands 853 |
| Bicycle type | Touring |
| Archive ID | 69854 |
| Original MSRP | $2,495.00 |
| Colors | Custom |
| Sizes | Custom |
| Weight | 25.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Fillet brazed |
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| Frame material | Reynolds 853 |
| Fork | Bilenky |
| Fork material | Reynolds 853, semi-sloping crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end |
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| Front derailleur | Campagnolo Racing Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Racing Triple, 28/40/50 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Campagnolo Chorus, 111 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR brakes, Suntour levers |
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| Headset | 1" Shimano Deore XT |
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| Handlebar | Cinelli 64 |
| Handlebar extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Cinelli 1/A |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Zoom Microset, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Hugi, Rear: Hugi cassette |
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| Rims | Mavic T 217 SUP, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 700 x 28c Continental Super Sport |
| Wheel size | 700c wheels |
| Top tube | 558.8 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 457.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1054.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 57.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.