VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Wheeler 5000 ZX

Velopedia Archive ID 64789

Overview

Model year1997
BrandWheeler
Model5000 ZX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID64789
Original MSRP$950.00
ColorsTangerine
Sizes15", 17", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockDNM CV-22, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetSR CW-AP35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarWheeler
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHOT Products
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostHOT Products, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsRigida Norma, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Helter, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Maxxis Skelter
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1077 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 October 10, 2026.