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1997 Red Hot Classic (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 68282

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRed Hot
ModelClassic (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID68282
Original MSRP$4,543.00
ColorsNatural clear coat
SizesLarge, medium
Weight23.3 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1057 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.