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1997 Research Dynamics Coyote AFS Five

Velopedia Archive ID 63604

Overview

Model year1997
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote AFS Five
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63604
Original MSRP$1,299.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight28.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, oversize
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Deluxe, 1.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset SE-1
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsKalloy aluminum
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-252
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 31.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsAlex DM-18, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Viper, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Cobra
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 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 25, 2026.