Otis Guy Softail 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Otis Guy |
| Model | Softail |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Otis Guy Softail Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) / 54.61 (cm)- 21.5 (inches)- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)- 23 (inches)- custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride With OffSpring Damper |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Otis Guy Softail Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownRitchey Logic Prestige |
| Fork type | Ritchey Logic |
Other Specs of Otis Guy Softail
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Black- custom- dark blue- green- light blue- orange- purple- red |
| Weight | 23.9 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelSoftride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
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Otis Guy produced the Softail bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,618.00.Softail bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 21.5 (inches), 23 (inches) and custom (inches).
Otis Guy Mountain bike Softail can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, custom, dark blue, green, light blue, orange, purple and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Otis Guy equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Otis Guy used Ritchey WCS Prestige material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Softail to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Softride with OffSpring damper.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Otis Guy, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.