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1997 Ventana Marble Peak FS (05)

Velopedia Archive ID 66144

Overview

Model year1997
BrandVentana
ModelMarble Peak FS (05)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID66144
Original MSRP$3,509.00
ColorsBlack/polished, blue/polished, orange/polished, polished, purple/polished, red/polished, white/polished, yellow/polished
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22", custom

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSyncros
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Pro Series aluminum, 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" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 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 29, 2026.