VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cignal Rialto

Velopedia Archive ID 68572

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCignal
ModelRialto
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID68572
Original MSRP$219.95
ColorsBlack, green
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17.5"
Weight32.5 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-30
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetProwheel S-345, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32, 127.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-877

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 991AD brakes, APSE 304P levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H84B
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleVelo Webspring
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
RimsCMC 7NA aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Kenda K-830
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube556.3 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 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 29, 2026.