VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Klein Mantra Race

Velopedia Archive ID 60976

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKlein
ModelMantra Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID60976
Original MSRP$2,499.00
ColorsRed
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight25.9 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube599.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle64.4°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm
Wheelbase1049 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 September 25, 2026.