VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cignal Ranger SX

Velopedia Archive ID 68322

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCignal
ModelRanger SX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID68322
Original MSRP$219.95
ColorsBlack, matte red
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight36 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner SPS-285
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel S-345, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32, 127.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-893

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 991AD brakes, APSE 304A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H73B
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 309
SaddleVelo VL-218
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSteel, nutted
RimsCMC 7XA aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" 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 / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.