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1997 Bontrager Race Lite

Velopedia Archive ID 61436

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBontrager
ModelRace Lite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61436
Original MSRP$2,299.00
ColorsRed
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Deore LX
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsBontrager Race
StemBontrager Race
SaddleSelle San Marco
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsBontrager Mustang, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Bontrager Jones kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 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 12, 2026.