VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ibis Szazbo

Velopedia Archive ID 68798

Overview

Model year1997
BrandIbis
ModelSzazbo
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID68798
Original MSRP$3,270.00
ColorsBlack, Sage green
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight26.5

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 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 center421.6 mm
Wheelbase1061.7 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 23, 2026.