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1997 Ritchey P-20

Velopedia Archive ID 60638

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRitchey
ModelP-20
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID60638
Original MSRP$3,040.00
ColorsRed/white/blue
Sizes14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight22.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionFillet brazed/TIG-welded
Frame materialRitchey WCS Prestige
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRitchey WCS
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRitchey Logic, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey SuperLogic Pro WCS titanium, 120 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Ritchey Logic WCS
HandlebarRitchey ProLite WCS
Handlebar extensionsRitchey Logic Pro WCS
StemRitchey CompLite
SaddleRitchey Vector Pro WCS
SeatpostRitchey Pro WCS, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock WCS, Rear: Ritchey OCR WCS, 32-hole
SpokesRitchey stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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 20, 2026.