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1997 Calfee Design Tetra Tri (12)

Velopedia Archive ID 60676

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCalfee Design
ModelTetra Tri (12)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID60676
Original MSRP$3,700.00
ColorsClear coat
Sizes56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionLaminated carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkTetra Tri Total Carbon
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite w/carbon fiber steerer, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace bar-end
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetTopline, 42/56 teeth
Bottom bracketWorld Class ti
BB shell width70mm Italian
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-7401, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe BRS 200 brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Stronglight A9
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsSyntace C-2
StemTtt
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsMavic Open 4 CD, 28-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireMichelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Wheel sizeBuyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle76.5°
Chainstay / rear center390 mm
Wheelbase1017 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.