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1997 Supercross Buzz Bomb 3.5

Velopedia Archive ID 62282

Overview

Model year1997
BrandSupercross
ModelBuzz Bomb 3.5
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID62282
Original MSRP$2,795.00
ColorsBlue/polished, red/polished, white/polished
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight22 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkBuyer's choice
Fork materialBuyer's choice
Rear shockCane Creek AD-8, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupSachs Quarz
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Extreme
Front derailleurSachs Quarz, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurSachs Quarz
CranksetSugino Mighty 900, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketSupercross sealed cartridge, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsSupercross Direct Drive clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarAnswer Hyperlite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAnswer A-tac
SaddleSupercross Weighlite Kevlar
SeatpostSupercross thermo-plastic micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsSachs Quarz
RimsVelocity, 32-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.