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1998 Breezer Lightning · 1995 Breezer Lightning

Specification1998 Breezer Lightning1995 Breezer Lightning
Overview
Model year19981995
BrandBreezerBreezer
ModelLightningLightning
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID7322832084
Original MSRP$2,195.00$2,295.00
ColorsBlack w/ivory spearsSky blue with moonglow pearl
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight22.9 lb21.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame materialBreezer D'Fusion chromoly, double-butted, heat treatedRitchey Logic WCS and Comp Prestige
ForkRock Shox Judy XCRitchey Logic
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownRitchey Logic Prestige chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/XTRShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano Deore XT Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR
CranksetBreezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teethSugino Mighty 900 Compact, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey SuperLogic Comp, 110mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey LogicOnza HO titanium (clipless)
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L leversShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Suntour XC Pro SL levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DX21" Dia-Compe/Tange-Seiki Aheadset custom
HandlebarRitchey CompLiteRitchey CompLite
Handlebar extensionsOnza Raw 110Zanzibar Ends
StemRitchey CompLiteRitchey ForceLite
SaddleRitchey Vector WCSRitchey Vector Plus, titanium rails
SeatpostTitec PG, 27.2mm diameterBontrager Titec 191, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT
RimsBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-holeBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 1.8mm double-buttedWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8 mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS
Rear tire26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK26 x 2.10" Ritchey Omega Bite WCS
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Breezer Lightning1995 Breezer Lightning
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center421.6 mm421.6 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.