Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Griffen Road (03)

Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,995.00
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
Archive ID
67330
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix
ForkCorima Puma
Fork MaterialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-7410, 103 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarProfile Hammer
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemSalsa chromoly
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic Hot Rod, 28.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel Size700c wheels

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

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