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1997 Red Hot FS (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 60685

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRed Hot
ModelFS (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID60685
Original MSRP$3,426.00
ColorsNatural clear coat
SizesLarge, medium
Weight25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Strata, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarIntegral to handlebar stem
Handlebar extensionsRed Hot Ergo Ball
StemRed Hot Joystick
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1067 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 October 20, 2026.