VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Six

Velopedia Archive ID 67838

Overview

Model year1997
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote Team Six
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID67838
Original MSRP$1,599.00
ColorsRed/black
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight25.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame material7005 aluminum, oversize
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarWisdom aluminum
Handlebar extensionsHsin Lung MT30
StemSameness aluminum
SaddleVelo Crossbow
SeatpostPolygon PM-747, 31.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsAraya RM-395 Team, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 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.