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1997 Otis Guy Smoothie (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 62056

Overview

Model year1997
BrandOtis Guy
ModelSmoothie (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID62056
Original MSRP$2,395.00
ColorsBlack, custom, dark blue, green, light blue, orange, purple, red
Sizes51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 56.5 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 63 cm, custom
Weight20.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialRitchey WCS Prestige
ForkTange Silhouette
Fork materialTange Prestige chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN92, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center400 mm
Wheelbase980 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 20, 2026.