VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Fuji Suncrest SX

Velopedia Archive ID 69485

Overview

Model year1997
BrandFuji
ModelSuncrest SX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID69485
Original MSRP$1,089.99
ColorsVivid blue
Sizes15", 17", 19", 20.5", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarFuji Feather
Handlebar extensionsFuji aluminum
StemAluminum
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostAluminum, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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