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1997 Klein Mantra Race

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,499.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Red
Weight
25.9
Archive ID
60976

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialKlein Gradient aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Alps-5R, 4.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN51, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostThomson one-piece, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano R080, silent clutch
RimsBontrager Mustang, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster Pro kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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