Lowest0.79:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range509%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 KHS Team XT
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT drivetrain · 26" wheels · 25.2 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #61258- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,899.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Ducatti yellow/red
- Weight
- 25.2 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
Original buildTrue Temper OXIII · Shimano Deore XT · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper OXIII |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Azonic clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race |
| Handlebar Extensions | F3 aluminum |
| Stem | Azonic |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Titec PG, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 565 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano CN-IG90
1/2 x 3/32"
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Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Shimano Deore XT levers
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Shimano BB-UN72
Shimano Deore XT
22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Bontrager Race
Titec PG
26.8 mm diameter
Mavic 217 SUP
32-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-UN72 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC · Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN72 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset · Handlebar: Bontrager Race · Stem: Azonic · Seatpost: Titec PG, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails · Pedals: Azonic clipless
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