Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Ritchey P-21

Velopedia Archive ID 61759

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Ritchey
Model	P-21
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	61759
Original MSRP	$2,375.00
Colors	Red/white/blue
Sizes	14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight	23 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Fillet brazed/TIG-welded
Frame material	Ritchey WCS Prestige
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Ritchey Expert
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Ritchey Logic, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Ritchey SuperLogic, 120 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC-M55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Ritchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" threadless Ritchey Logic Comp
Handlebar	Ritchey ForceLite
Handlebar extensions	Ritchey Expert
Stem	Ritchey CompLite
Saddle	Ritchey Vector
Seatpost	Ritchey Expert, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Front: Ritchey Rock SCX, Rear: Ritchey OCR, 32-hole
Spokes	Ritchey stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Alfa Bite SC HD kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Omega Bite HD kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	563.9 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	426.7 mm
Wheelbase	1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 20, 2026.