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1997 Cannondale Killer V 900 (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 62540

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCannondale
ModelKiller V 900 (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID62540
Original MSRP$975.99
ColorsMatte charcoal, tangerine
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight23.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkCannondale P-Bone
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetCODA 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-45, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCODA 900 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech alloy
HandlebarCODA Performance
Handlebar extensionsCoda XYZ
StemCoda
SaddleCoda 900
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1046.5 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

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