Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 65523
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Ventana |
| Model | El Chiquillo (11) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 65523 |
| Original MSRP | $2,944.00 |
| Colors | Yellow |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20", 22" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Mag 21 |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano XTR 950 |
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| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, top-pull/bottom bracket mount |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
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| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros |
| Saddle | Bontrager w/titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Pro Series aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano XTR |
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| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 579.1 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1077 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.