The 1998 Porter Blade 1 is a triathlon/road bike with an aluminum T6 frame. The frame has a custom finish. It was released in 1998 and costs $1,835 brand new. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 25 pounds. The Blade 1 is fully rigid.
Components
The Blade 1 comes with Shimano components, including a Profile Pursuit stem, a Ritchey Logic headset and bar-end Shimano shifters.
Drivetrain
The Blade 1 has 9 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Continental Grand Prix tires (571mm x 23mm) and Velocity Deep-V rims.