Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Red Hot FS (02)

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

Original MSRP
$3,989.00
Sizes
Large, medium
Colors
Natural clear coat
Weight
25.2
Archive ID
67161
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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 XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 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 XT 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 XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor
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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