Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 65169
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Otis Guy |
| Model | Softail |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 65169 |
| Original MSRP | $2,618.00 |
| Colors | Black, custom, dark blue, green, light blue, orange, purple, red |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 20", 21.5", 23", custom |
| Weight | 23.9 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
| Fork | Ritchey Logic |
| Fork material | Ritchey Logic Prestige, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | Softride Suspension Beam, 4.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| 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 | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Softride w/OffSpring damper |
| Saddle | Bontrager |
| Seatpost | Softride Suspension Beam |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043.9 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 20, 2026.