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1997 Wheeler 2600

Original specifications: Shimano Altus drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #61426

Model year: 1997
Category: Hybrid
Original MSRP: $294.00
Sizes: 16", 18", 20.5", womens 18", womens 20"
Colors: Red
Geometry: Legacy reference
In this record: 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry

Original buildChromoly · Shimano Altus · 700c wheels

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

16"18"20.5"womens 18"womens 20"

Published colors

Red

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Chromoly
Fork	Wheeler
Fork Material	Chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Altus
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur	SR XR16, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano AceraX
Crankset	Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-872

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" YST 863E
Handlebar	Wheeler
Stem	Meng Jing
Saddle	Wheeler
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-243, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano, Rear: Formula FM-291
Rims	Teny, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	700 x 43c Wheeler Crossmaster
Wheel Size	700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	546.1 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	44.4 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build42/34/24T · 12–28T · 7-speed

Lowest0.86:1 Highest3.50:1 Total range408%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.4 mph Highest gear26.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×43; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears Drivetrain

Front teeth Smallest rear teeth Largest rear teeth

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

Apply the marking on your rear tire or edit its dimensions below. Older or fractional inch sizes need the ISO marking (e.g. 37-590).

Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

700 x 43c Wheeler Crossmaster Replacement search: 700cx43 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Bottom bracket · Original

Shimano BB-LP26

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Crankset · Original

Shimano Altus

24/34/42 teeth

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Seatpost · Original

Kalloy SP-243

26.4 mm diameter

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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire: 700 x 43c Wheeler Crossmaster
Drivetrain: 7-speed
Seatpost diameter: 26.4 mm
Bottom bracket / shell: Shimano BB-LP26 · 68mm English

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1997 Wheeler 2600