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1997 Feather Titanium RF3 (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 60257

Overview

Model year1997
BrandFeather Titanium
ModelRF3 (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID60257
Original MSRP$3,549.00
ColorsPolished, satin
Sizes49 cm, 50 cm, 51 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm
Weight17.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHelix 6Al/4V titanium
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBuyer's choice

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Feather aluminum
HandlebarBuyer's choice
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTitanium
SaddleBuyer's choice
SeatpostTitanium

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims28-hole
Spokes2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireBuyer's choice
Wheel sizeBuyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546 mm
Seat-tube angle74.2°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase999 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 18, 2026.