VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Boulder Bikes Starship LT

Velopedia Archive ID 60580

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBoulder Bikes
ModelStarship LT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID60580
Original MSRP$2,799.00
ColorsBlack, blue, custom, green, purple, red, silver, Team Flames
SizesCustom, large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight25.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston EA60 ProGram tapered aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse Genesis, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec chromoly
SaddleBontrager
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221N, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 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 September 22, 2026.