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1997 Performance M-307

Velopedia Archive ID 66387

Overview

Model year1997
BrandPerformance
ModelM-307
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID66387
Original MSRP$649.00
ColorsMetallic blue
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20"
Weight27.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum main triangle/chromoly swingarm
ForkRST 381L
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockShock Works, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersSachs Wavey
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-957A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor Modus VP-H200 sealed
HandlebarWisdom aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Hovercraft
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 381, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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