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1997 Dirt Research Voyageurs

Velopedia Archive ID 61693

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDirt Research
ModelVoyageurs
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61693
Original MSRP$1,900.00
ColorsDeep laser purple
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkBallistic XL800A-Pro
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite/aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga DL2
HandlebarDirt Research 140g aluminum
Handlebar extensionsDirt Research
StemDirt Research
SaddleDirt Research Racing
SeatpostDirt Research, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: White Industries, Rear: White Industries Speed Racer
RimsMavic 217 SUP Sunset, 32-hole
SpokesDT titanium, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.3°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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 26, 2026.