VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cignal Montero

Velopedia Archive ID 67201

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCignal
ModelMontero
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID67201
Original MSRP$249.95
ColorsCopper/black fade, satin
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight30 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSR CW-CH16, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-893

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 991AD brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H84B
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 309
SaddleVelo VL-218
SeatpostPillar, steel, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula FM 11 Q/R, Rear: Formula FM-32 Q/R
RimsCMC 7XA aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda K-831
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube561.3 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 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 28, 2026.