The 1997 Griffen Hard Tail is a 23 pound a mountain bike with a metal matrix composite Reynolds Metamic B4C frame. The frame comes in colors like custom, Nero B and Diamond White.
The Hard Tail 1997 2 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $2,495 brand new. The Hard Tail 1997 2 is fully rigid.
Components
The Hard Tail 1997 2 comes with Shimano Deore XT components, including a Syncros Hardcore stem, a threadless Chris King NoThreadSet headset and Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL shifters.
Drivetrain
The Hard Tail 1997 2 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore XT derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic rims.