Griffen Tri (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Griffen
Model Tri (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Griffen Tri (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- custom (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 20c Michelin Bi-Synergic
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 188 TRI Levers
Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105SC
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic CXP 12
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 constructionSyntace
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-HG71
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Topline
Gear shift leversGrip Shift CX-DT
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Griffen Tri (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 Tri (01)

Component group setsShimano 105SC
Available colors - 500 SL red
- custom
- Diamond white
- metallic emerald
- Moonlight blue
- Nero b
Weight Not Available
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 Tri (01) bike review

Griffen produced the Tri (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,295.00.
Tri (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and custom (centimeters).
Griffen Road Tri (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 650 x 20c Michelin Bi-Synergic tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 12, 28-hole. Griffen equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI 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. Syntace high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tri (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Salsa chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Topline, 42/56 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG71 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Griffen, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift CX-DT gear shift levers.