The 1997 Griffen Hard Tail is a 22 pound a mountain bike with a metal matrix composite Reynolds Metamic B4C frame. The frame comes in colors like custom, Nero B and Diamond White.
The Hard Tail 1997 1 is a is a lighter bike at around 20 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $2,995 brand new. The Hard Tail 1997 1 is fully rigid.
Components
The Hard Tail 1997 1 comes with Shimano XTR 950 components, including a Syncros Hardcore stem, a threadless Chris King NoThreadSet headset and Shimano XTR RapidFire SL shifters.
Drivetrain
The Hard Tail 1997 1 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with kevlar WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic rims.