Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Boulder Bikes Starship AL (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 62572

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Boulder Bikes
Model	Starship AL (02)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	62572
Original MSRP	$3,199.00
Colors	Black, blue, custom, green, purple, red, silver, Team Flames
Sizes	Custom, large, medium, small
Weight	25 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Easton EA60 ProGram tapered aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Risse Genesis, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
Handlebar	Control Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Control Tech
Saddle	Selle San Marco Concor Lite
Seatpost	Control Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.