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1997 Titus Racer X AL

Velopedia Archive ID 62887

Overview

Model year1997
BrandTitus
ModelRacer X AL
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID62887
Original MSRP$3,200.00
ColorsBlue, red
Sizes13", 15.5", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa 6013 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-5R, 3.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTitus Cyborg, 20/30/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarTitec Enduro
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 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 27, 2026.