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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Griffen Road (02)
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,495.00
- Sizes
- 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, custom
- Colors
- 500 SL red, custom, Diamond white, metallic emerald, Moonlight blue, Nero b
- Weight
- 18.5
- Archive ID
- 61975
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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 | Aegis Fresh Ride |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite, aero crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Crankset | Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Profile Hammer |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Salsa chromoly |
| Saddle | SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | American Classic Hot Rod, 28.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.