Lowest0.73:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range521%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 Breezer Lightning
Original specifications: Shimano XTR 950 drivetrain · 26" wheels · 20.9 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #69783- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $2,900.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Black w/ivory spears
- Weight
- 20.9 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Black w/ivory spears
- Frame
- Breezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly
- Original equipment
- Shimano XTR 950
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildBreezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly · Shimano XTR 950 · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Fillet brazed/TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Breezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly |
| Fork | Breezer |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano XTR 950 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR GS |
| Crankset | Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Ritchey ProLite WCS |
| Handlebar Extensions | Ritchey Logic Pro WCS |
| Stem | Wtb |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector Prolite WCS |
| Seatpost | Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Rims | Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 421.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1046.5 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 48.3 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano CN-IG90
1/2 x 3/32"
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SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
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Titec AL-235
27.2 mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
More parts (8)Fewer parts
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes
Shimano XTR levers
Ritchey SuperLogic Comp
112.5 mm spindle
Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless
Ritchey Vector Prolite WCS
Shimano XTR GS
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Ritchey ProLite WCS
Shimano XTR
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Fillet brazed/TIG-welded · Fork: Breezer · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano XTR 950 · Shifters: Shimano XTR RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR GS · Crankset: Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano XTR · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset · Handlebar: Ritchey ProLite WCS · Stem: WTB · Seatpost: Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter · Saddle: Ritchey Vector Prolite WCS · Pedals: Ritchey Logic WCS titanium clipless
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