Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Valley Cycles DS-100

Velopedia Archive ID 67767

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Valley Cycles
Model	DS-100
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	67767
Original MSRP	$3,950.00
Colors	Purple, teal, yellow
Sizes	Custom
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated
Fork	Valley Cycles
Fork material	Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Risse LTR, 4.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Onza H.O. clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Mountain Cycle Pro-Stop brakes, TWP levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar	Titec
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Control Tech
Saddle	Bontrager
Seatpost	Kalloy Uno, 26.5 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Mountain Cycle
Rims	Sun Rims, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" Panaracer
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	596.9 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	421.6 mm
Wheelbase	1077 mm

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