Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Wheeler 9000 ZX

Velopedia Archive ID 69023

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Wheeler
Model	9000 ZX
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	69023
Original MSRP	$3,500.00
Colors	Orange/black fade
Sizes	41 cm, 46 cm, 50 cm

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z-1
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Ritchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Magura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ATC
Handlebar	Meng Jing D45H45
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	HOT Products
Saddle	Velo VL-308 Bio
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-258, 30.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Sachs
Rims	Mavic 121 SUP CD, 36-hole
Spokes	Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1064.3 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 October 9, 2026.