American Flyer Bobcat 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand American Flyer
Model Bobcat
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories American Flyer Bobcat Parts   
Available Sizes - 12 (inches) / 30.48 (cm)
- 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches) / 41.91 (cm)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Onza Honch
Front: 26 X 2.125 (inches) Onza Aggro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Tapered With 6Al and 4V Titanium
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec 118 Titanium
Handlebar extenderOnza Raw
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya Pro Extreme
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 111 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 700
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

American Flyer Bobcat Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of American Flyer Bobcat

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano Deore LX
Available colors - Brushed
Weight 22.5
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSpecialized Prolong Evolution Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic Hot Rod


American Flyer Bobcat bike review

American Flyer produced the Bobcat bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,529.00.
Bobcat bike is available in many sizes such as 12 (inches), 14 (inches), 16.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
American Flyer Mountain bike Bobcat can be found in one single color which is Brushed.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.125" Onza Aggro tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. American Flyer equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride American Flyer used 3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered with 6Al/4V titanium material for the frame. Titec 118 titanium high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Bobcat to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 24/36/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya Pro Extreme chain that is easily replaceable as stated by American Flyer, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift ESP 700 gear shift levers.