Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1998 Breezer Lightning · 1996 Breezer Lightning
| Specification | 1998 Breezer Lightning | 1996 Breezer Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1998 | 1996 |
| Brand | Breezer | Breezer |
| Model | Lightning | Lightning |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, non-suspension |
| Archive ID | 73228 | 54194 |
| Original MSRP | $2,195.00 | $2,300.00 |
| Colors | Black w/ivory spears | Black, black/ivory combo |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21" | 15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 22.9 lb | 21.5 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | TIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel |
| Frame material | Breezer D'Fusion chromoly, double-butted, heat treated | Chromoly, heat-treated |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC | Breezer Cush |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown | Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT/XTR | Shimano XTR/XT |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth | Ritchey Logic, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 110mm spindle | Ritchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic | Ritchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless) |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DX2 | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset |
| Handlebar | Ritchey CompLite | Ritchey WCS ProLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Onza Raw 110 | Onza Raw |
| Stem | Ritchey CompLite | WTB Knees Ease |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector WCS | Ritchey Vector WCS, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter | Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT | — |
| Rims | Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole | Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted | Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS |
| Rear tire | 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1998 Breezer Lightning | 1996 Breezer Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 421.6 mm | 421.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049 mm | 1049 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.