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1997 Bontrager Ti Lite

Velopedia Archive ID 62557

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBontrager
ModelTi Lite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62557
Original MSRP$2,999.00
ColorsNatural
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
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 35.0 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 Lite
Handlebar extensionsBontrager Race Lite
StemBontrager Race
SaddleSelle San Marco
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 27.0 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.