VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Boulder Bikes Starship Ti

Velopedia Archive ID 63693

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBoulder Bikes
ModelStarship Ti
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63693
Original MSRP$4,799.00
ColorsBrushed
SizesCustom, large, medium, small
Weight24.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse Genesis, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
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 23, 2026.