VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Klein Mantra Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 67452

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKlein
ModelMantra Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID67452
Original MSRP$1,499.00
ColorsYellow pearl
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight26.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialKlein Gradient aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro C
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 4.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX
HandlebarBontrager Comp
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 2 suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsBontrager Maverick, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube599.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle64.4°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.