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1997 Supercross Buzz Bomb Verticla 6 DH

Velopedia Archive ID 68758

Overview

Model year1997
BrandSupercross
ModelBuzz Bomb Verticla 6 DH
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID68758
Original MSRP$4,699.95
ColorsWhite
Sizes16", 18"
Weight36 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6/6013 T6 aluminum
ForkBuyer's choice
Fork materialBuyer's choice
Rear shockCane Creek AD-8, 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupSachs Quarz
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Extreme
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurSachs Quarz
CranksetSupercross PowerDrive 3-piece, 48 teeth
Bottom bracketSupercross sealed cartridge, 124.5 mm spindle
BB shell widthAmerican
Rear cogs3-speed internal x 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsTech Prochoice clipless

Brakes

BrakesFormula Hydraulic disk brakes, Formula Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarSupercross Buzz Bomb DH
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAnswer A-tac
SaddleSupercross Weighlite Kevlar
SeatpostSupercross thermo-plastic micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Supercross Fat Boy, Rear: Sachs 3 x 7
RimsVelocity, 36-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesSplined alloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle69.5°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm

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