Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Montague Backcountry
Folding bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $499.95
- Sizes
- 17", 18.5", 20.5"
- Colors
- Cobalt blue
- Weight
- 29
- Archive ID
- 66645
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Crankset | 28/38/48 teeth |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" steel |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Steel |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 28.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Alex VP-20, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.