VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Klein Pulse Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 66419

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKlein
ModelPulse Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID66419
Original MSRP$1,299.00
ColorsBlack
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight23.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialKlein aluminum Power Tubing
ForkAnswer Manitou Pro
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0
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 LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsBontrager Mustang, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube594.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.2°
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 26, 2026.