Griffen Tri (03) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Griffen
Model Tri (03)
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Griffen Tri (03) Parts   
Available Sizes - 48 cm (centimeters)
- 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 Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
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 Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic CXP 12
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 Stratos
Handlebar extenderSyntace C-2
Handlebar stem detailsSalsa Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7401
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 42/56 Teeth
Topline
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Griffen Tri (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and braze-on
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeCorima Puma

Other Specs of Griffen Tri (03)

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
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 (03) bike review

Griffen produced the Tri (03) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,995.00.
Tri (03) bike is available in many sizes such as 48 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and custom (centimeters).
Griffen Road Tri (03) 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 Continental Grand Prix kevlar 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 Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Griffen used Reynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix material for the frame. Syntace Stratos high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Tri (03) 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-7401 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Griffen, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.