VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Performance Picacho

Velopedia Archive ID 61289

Overview

Model year1997
BrandPerformance
ModelPicacho
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61289
Original MSRP$1,895.00
ColorsBead blasted
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 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 XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor Modus VP-H100 sealed
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsTitec
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostTitec PG, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1080 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.