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1997 Ruption TX-5

Velopedia Archive ID 64886

Overview

Model year1997
BrandRuption
ModelTX-5
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID64886
Original MSRP$210.00
ColorsChrome-plated
SizesBoys

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkRuption
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketOne piece
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage

Brakes

BrakesAluminum cantilever/side-pull front front/aluminum cantilever rear brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleRuption
SeatpostPillar, steel

Wheels & tires

HubsSteel, nutted
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.125" Ruption, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Ruption
Wheel size20" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.