Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Free Agent
1997 Free Agent Eluder (01)
Value Guide market data · 1997 Free Agent Eluder (01)
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All Eluder model years
2022$715 - $831▲ 260% vs. 1997
2021$613 - $712▲ 208% vs. 1997
2020$334 - $388▲ 68% vs. 1997
2017$306 - $355▲ 54% vs. 1997
2016$306 - $355▲ 54% vs. 1997
2015$371 - $431▲ 87% vs. 1997
2014$371 - $431▲ 87% vs. 1997
2002$213 - $247▲ 7% vs. 1997
2000$222 - $258▲ 12% vs. 1997
1998$185 - $215▼ 7% vs. 19971997$199 - $231Currently viewing1997 Eluder (01) lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Free Agent Eluder (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Free Agent
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Free Agent Eluder (01)
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Cassette
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece steel, 44 teeth
- Shifters
- Not applicable
Brakes
- Brakes
- Aluminum cantilever brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Free Agent
- Stem
- Aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Victor VP-H93 sealed
- Saddle
- Free Agent VL-229
- Seatpost
- Kalloy aluminum, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum nutted
- Rims
- Aluminum, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 20 x 1.75inch Duro
Pedals
- Pedals
- Platform
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Colors
- Chrome-Plated
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.