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1997 Griffen Tri (02)

Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,495.00
Sizes
48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, custom
Colors
500 SL red, custom, Diamond white, metallic emerald, Moonlight blue, Nero b
Weight
18
Archive ID
69572
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Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear DerailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetTopline, 42/56 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarSyntace Stratos
Handlebar ExtensionsSyntace C-2
StemSalsa chromoly
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic Hot Rod, 28.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic CXP 12, 28-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel Size650c wheels

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

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