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1997 Hampton Cruiser Hampton-7

Velopedia Archive ID 68298

Overview

Model year1997
BrandHampton Cruiser
ModelHampton-7
Bicycle typeCruiser
Archive ID68298
Original MSRP$219.95
ColorsBlack, blue, green, raspberry, teal, white
Sizes19", 21", 23", womens 18"
Weight38 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
Crankset1-piece 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracketOne piece
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-810

Brakes

BrakesAluminum side-pull calipers brakes, Chang Star 273P-1 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H75
HandlebarCruiser Bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung MX-750
SaddleVelo VL-768
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Jou Yu aluminum, nutted, Rear: Jou Yu JY-211
RimsCMC 7XA aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" Kenda K-52
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center472.4 mm
Wheelbase1110 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.