Griffen Road (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Griffen
Model Road (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Griffen Road (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- custom (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Super Comp HD
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105SC Levers
Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds Metamic B4C Boron Carbide Ceramic Metal Matrix
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionProfile Ha (millimeters)er
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105SC
Gear shift leversShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Griffen Road (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105SC GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeAegis Fresh Ride

Other Specs of Griffen Road (01)

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - 500 SL red
- custom
- Diamond white
- metallic emerald
- Moonlight blue
- Nero b
Weight 19.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG 2000 Kevlar
Seat post extension 28.6 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic Hot Rod


Griffen Road (01) bike review

Griffen produced the Road (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,295.00.
Road (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 51 cm (centimeters), 53 cm (centimeters), 55 cm (centimeters), 57 cm (centimeters), 59 cm (centimeters), 61 cm (centimeters) and custom (centimeters).
Griffen Road Road (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors 500 SL red, custom, Diamond white, metallic emerald, Moonlight blue and Nero b .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Super Comp HD tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole. Griffen equiped this exact model with Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers braking system and Shimano 105SC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Griffen used Reynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Road (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Griffen, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control gear shift levers.