Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Griffen Full Suspension (01)

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,995.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
500 SL red, custom, Diamond white, metallic emerald, Moonlight blue, Nero b
Weight
25
Archive ID
66209
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix
ForkRST Mozo Pro-W
Fork MaterialEaston EA70/Easton 6061 T9 aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Alps-5R, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Pro Series aluminum, 28.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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