Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Breezer Thunder

Velopedia Archive ID 67791

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Breezer
Model	Thunder
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	67791
Original MSRP	$1,400.00
Colors	Cobalt blue w/ivory spears
Sizes	15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight	25.9 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Breezer D'Fusion 7005 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Indy C
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX-RC
Shifters	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-180 w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Chang Star V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC
Handlebar	Ritchey ForceLite
Handlebar extensions	Tranz X
Stem	Alico YC-401
Saddle	Ritchey Vector
Seatpost	Ritchey Expert, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims	Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole
Spokes	Asahi stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · 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	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.