Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Bontrager Privateer
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $999.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
- Colors
- Black
- Weight
- 26
- Archive ID
- 63428
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Tange Levin |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Comp |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Bontrager Race |
| Saddle | Velo C20 Plus 10 |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Comp, 27.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: System 3 suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Bontrager Maverick, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor, Rear: 26 x 1.90" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.