Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Red Hot Classic (02)

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$4,543.00
Sizes
Large, medium
Colors
Natural clear coat
Weight
23.3
Archive ID
68282
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionMonocoque
Frame MaterialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarIntegral to handlebar stem
Handlebar ExtensionsRed Hot Ergo Ball
StemRed Hot Joystick
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostRed Hot one-piece carbon, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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