Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Bianchi
1997 Bianchi Bobcat (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Bianchi Bobcat (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Fork Brand & Model
- Bianchi
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Bianchi Bobcat (01)
- Component Group
- Shimano Tourney TY-22
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift MRX-170
- Crankset
- Tracer aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Victor VPB-32, 120 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Vanguard 671A brakes, APSE 271SP levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Steel, 25.4 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Velo VL-587
- Handlebar
- Hsin Lung MTB 110
- Handlebar Stem
- Hsin Lung MTS 309
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H67
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Jou Yu JY-302 Q/R, Rear: Jou Yu JY-211
- Rims
- Weinmann 4019, 36-hole
- Tires
- 24 x 1.95inch Kenda K-850
- Spoke Brand
- Chung Nan steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Victor VP-893N
Accessories
- Colors
- Metallic Blue
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Womens 18inch
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.