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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Roland Competition |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Roland Competition |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Roland |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Roland Big Bend
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Available colors | - Matte blue |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | MTB |
| Seat post extension | Roland Micro-adjust |
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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.