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1997 Living Extreme Plant (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 67661

Overview

Model year1997
BrandLiving Extreme
ModelPlant (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID67661
Original MSRP$1,599.00
ColorsCustom
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Elite
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarZoom aluminum 170g
Handlebar extensionsZoom Overends
StemZoom Stage II
SaddleSelle San Marco Concor Lite
SeatpostZoom Microset, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Continental Cross Country kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1031.2 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 October 20, 2026.