Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Griffen Hardtail (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 65088

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Griffen
Model	Hardtail (02)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	65088
Original MSRP	$2,995.00
Colors	500 SL red, custom, Diamond white, metallic emerald, Moonlight blue, Nero b
Sizes	14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight	22 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Reynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix
Fork	RST Mozo Pro-W
Fork material	Easton EA70/Easton 6061 T9 aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR 950
Shifters	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Shimano XTR M950-HG, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR 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	Shimano XTR
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 kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1021.1 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.