Roland Big Bend 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Roland
Model Big Bend
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Roland Big Bend Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM-40
Front: Roland
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
North Star Comp
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRoland Competition
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRoland Competition
Headset size1 (inches) Roland

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Roland Big Bend Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Roland Big Bend

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - Matte blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMTB
Seat post extensionRoland Micro-adjust


Roland Big Bend bike review

Roland produced the Big Bend bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
Big Bend bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Roland Mountain bike Big Bend can be found in one single color which is Matte blue.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by North Star Comp, 32-hole. Roland equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Tektro levers braking system and Front: Roland, Rear: Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Roland used Chromoly material for the frame. Roland Competition high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Big Bend to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Roland Competition.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Roland, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.