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1997 Boulder Bikes Wild Thing

Velopedia Archive ID 65064

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBoulder Bikes
ModelWild Thing
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID65064
Original MSRP$4,499.00
ColorsBlack, brushed, custom, red, Team Flames, yellow
SizesAdjustable for rider height:67" to 75", custom
Weight35 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston EA60 ProGram tapered aluminum
ForkRisse Racing Champ
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse Genesis, 7.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Extreme
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetCaramba, 46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 127 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs3-speed internal x 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesSachs Power Disc brakes, Sachs Quarz levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarProfile
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAzonic
SaddleTioga
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Risse Racing, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7
RimsSun Rims Rhyno, 36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireBuyer's choice
Wheel sizeBuyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center436.9 mm
Wheelbase1092.2 mm
Fork offset / rake35.6 mm

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