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1997 Performance M-207

Velopedia Archive ID 64145

Overview

Model year1997
BrandPerformance
ModelM-207
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID64145
Original MSRP$949.00
ColorsRed
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum main triangle/chromoly swingarm
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockShock Works, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPerformance MC-7 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor Modus VP-H100 sealed
HandlebarWisdom aluminum
Handlebar extensionsPolygon
StemLee Chi aluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.