- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Sachs Centera
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1997 Pashley Parabike 7
Original specifications: Shimano Nexus drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #68846- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $1,000.00
- Sizes
- 21"
- Colors
- Black
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 24 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Nexus · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Fillet brazed & welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Pashley |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, semi-sloping crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Nexus |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Nexus |
| Crankset | Thun Silvara, 46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Sks |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed internal, 21 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Union |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 876AG V-Brake brakes, Tektro levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" YST 8201 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Itm |
| Stem | Itm |
| Saddle | Brooks B66 |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 26.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Nexus |
|---|---|
| Rims | Rigida 20x, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.50" Nokia Rollspeed Trek |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | 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 |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
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| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
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Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.50" Nokia Rollspeed Trek
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Tektro 876AG V-Brake brakes
Tektro levers
Brooks B66
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Shimano Nexus
Pillar
steel, 26.0 mm diameter
Shimano Nexus
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- Front tire
- 26 x 1.50" Nokia Rollspeed Trek
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- SKS · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Fillet brazed & welded · Fork: Pashley · Hi-tensile steel, semi-sloping crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Nexus · Shifters: Shimano Nexus · Crankset: Thun Silvara, 46 teeth · Bottom bracket: SKS · Rear cogs: 7-speed internal, 21 teeth · Chain: Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Tektro 876AG V-Brake brakes, Tektro levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Rigida 20x, 36-hole · Hubs: Shimano Nexus · Front tire: 26 x 1.50" Nokia Rollspeed Trek
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" YST 8201 · Handlebar: ITM · Stem: ITM · Seatpost: Pillar, steel, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Brooks B66 · Pedals: Union
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