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1997 Wheeler 7000 ZX

Velopedia Archive ID 63668

Overview

Model year1997
BrandWheeler
Model7000 ZX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID63668
Original MSRP$1,421.00
ColorsOrange/white fade
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock4.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-196

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 Prolite
SeatpostHOT Products, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center421.6 mm
Wheelbase1092.2 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 9, 2026.