VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande

Velopedia Archive ID 69266

Overview

Model year1997
BrandJeep
ModelWrangler Rio Grande
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID69266
Original MSRP$299.95
ColorsHunter green fade
SizesOne size fits all, womens one size fits all

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkJeep
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-30
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-30 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetDotek aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesResin/steel cantilever brakes, APSE levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST 665
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsSteel
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo VL-252
SeatpostSteel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: steel, nutted, Rear: steel, Q/R
RimsRigida AS-26, 36-hole
SpokesSha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Super East 126-05
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube460 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1025 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.