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1997 Otis Guy Softail

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,618.00
Sizes
16", 18", 20", 21.5", 23", custom
Colors
Black, custom, dark blue, green, light blue, orange, purple, red
Weight
23.9
Archive ID
65169
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialRitchey WCS Prestige
ForkRitchey Logic
Fork MaterialRitchey Logic Prestige, unicrown crown
Rear ShockSoftride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel

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
StemSoftride w/OffSpring damper
SaddleBontrager
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

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

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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