Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Pashley Parabike 21

Velopedia Archive ID 63491

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Pashley
Model	Parabike 21
Bicycle type	City/commuter
Archive ID	63491
Original MSRP	$1,190.00
Colors	Black
Sizes	21"

Frameset

Frame construction	Fillet brazed & welded
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Pashley
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, semi-sloping crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Sachs Centera
Shifters	Sachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Sachs Centera
Crankset	Thun Silvara, 46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Sks
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	3-speed internal x 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Union

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" YST 8201
Handlebar	Itm
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Itm
Saddle	Brooks B66
Seatpost	Pillar, steel, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Sachs Centera, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7
Rims	Rigida 20x, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.50" Nokia Rollspeed Trek
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	552 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	474 mm
Wheelbase	1048 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.