VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ibis Bow Ti

Velopedia Archive ID 65935

Overview

Model year1997
BrandIbis
ModelBow Ti
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID65935
Original MSRP$6,250.00
ColorsRaw
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-5R, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarIbis titanium
Handlebar extensionsIbis Rosies
StemIbis titanium
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 28.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 117 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 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.