Roland Foothills 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Roland
Model Foothills
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Roland Foothills 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) Roland
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Roland Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRoland
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsChromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRoland
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 AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-170
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Roland Foothills Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeRoland

Other Specs of Roland Foothills

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Available colors - Spanish Moss
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMTB
Seat post extensionRoland Micro-adjust


Roland Foothills bike review

Roland produced the Foothills bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.00.
Foothills bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Roland Mountain bike Foothills can be found in a few colors, among these colors Spanish Moss .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Roland tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya VP-20, 36-hole. Roland equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Roland levers braking system and Roland hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Roland used Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays material for the frame. Roland high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Foothills to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Roland Competition.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano AceraX, 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 MRX-170 gear shift levers.