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1997 Performance R-207

Velopedia Archive ID 68879

Overview

Model year1997
BrandPerformance
ModelR-207
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID68879
Original MSRP$599.00
ColorsDark blue
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight23.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly
ForkAprebic
Fork materialChromoly, butted, semi-sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RX-100 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPerformance RC-7 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-360N
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RSX
RimsMavic MA-2, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1000 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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