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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Griffen Hardtail (01)
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,495.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
- Colors
- 500 SL red, custom, Diamond white, metallic emerald, Moonlight blue, Nero b
- Weight
- 23
- Archive ID
- 60854
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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix |
| Fork | RST Mozo Pro |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros Hardcore |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Pro Series aluminum, 28.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.