VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ibis Alibi

Velopedia Archive ID 61080

Overview

Model year1997
BrandIbis
ModelAlibi
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61080
Original MSRP$1,880.00
ColorsOrange, steel blue
Sizes15.5", 17", 18.5"
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsIbis Rosies
StemIbis aluminum
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 117 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 24, 2026.