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1997 Pashley SW6 26/20 Carrier

Original specifications: Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels · 60 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #68975

Model year: 1997
Category: Cruiser
Original MSRP: $990.00
Sizes: 22", womens 20"
Colors: Black
Weight: 60 lb
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 21 specifications · original MSRP · geometry

Original buildHi-tensile steel · Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

22"womens 20"

Published colors

Black

Frameset

Frame Construction	Welded
Frame Material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Pashley
Fork Material	Hi-tensile steel, flat crown

Drivetrain

Crankset	Steel, 46 teeth
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Union

Brakes

Brakes	ITM Rod Actuated brakes, ITM Roller Lever levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1"
Handlebar	ITM steel
Stem	Integral to handlebar
Seatpost	Pillar, steel, 25.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Steel, nutted
Rims	Radaelli/Van Schothorst, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	20 x 1.75" Continental reinforced industrial
Rear Tire	26 x 1.75" Continental reinforced industrial
Wheel Size	Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	596.9 mm
Head-tube angle	68°
Seat-tube angle	68°
Chainstay / rear center	476.2 mm
Wheelbase	1168.4 mm
Fork offset / rake	82.5 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Published build46T · 18T · 1-speed

Ratio2.56:1

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears Drivetrain

Front teeth Smallest rear teeth Largest rear teeth

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

20 x 1.75" Continental reinforced industrial

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Continental Ride Tour Tire Black, 20x1.75

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Competitive Cyclist ↗$52.95

Rear tire · Original

26 x 1.75" Continental reinforced industrial

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Seatpost · Original

Pillar

steel, 25.8 mm diameter

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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts

Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire: Front: 20 x 1.75" Continental reinforced industrial, Rear: 26 x 1.75" Continental reinforced industrial
Drivetrain: 1-speed
Seatpost diameter: 25.8 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: 68mm English

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1997 Pashley SW6 26/20 Carrier