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1997 Breezer Lightning

Velopedia Archive ID 69783

Overview

Model year1997
BrandBreezer
ModelLightning
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID69783
Original MSRP$2,900.00
ColorsBlack w/ivory spears
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight20.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionFillet brazed/TIG-welded
Frame materialBreezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly
ForkBreezer
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetBreezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarRitchey ProLite WCS
Handlebar extensionsRitchey Logic Pro WCS
StemWtb
SaddleRitchey Vector Prolite WCS
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center421.6 mm
Wheelbase1046.5 mm
Fork offset / rake48.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.