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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
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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Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
| Fork | Ritchey Logic |
| Fork Material | Ritchey Logic Prestige, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 112 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Softride w/OffSpring damper |
| Saddle | Bontrager |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.125" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.