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1997 Otis Guy Purist (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 64048

Overview

Model year1997
BrandOtis Guy
ModelPurist (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID64048
Original MSRP$2,219.00
ColorsBlack, custom, dark blue, green, light blue, orange, purple, red
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20.5", custom
Weight23.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialRitchey Logic
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 112 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRitchey ForceLite
SaddleBontrager
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 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 October 20, 2026.