Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Bontrager Privateer S

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,199.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xlarge
Colors
Red
Weight
25.7
Archive ID
65670

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material4130 chromoly
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Tange Levin
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race
SaddleVelo C20
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsBontrager Maverick, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.90" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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