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1998 Breezer Lightning · 1997 Breezer Lightning

Specification1998 Breezer Lightning1997 Breezer Lightning
Overview
Model year19981997
BrandBreezerBreezer
ModelLightningLightning
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID7322869783
Original MSRP$2,195.00$2,900.00
ColorsBlack w/ivory spearsBlack w/ivory spears
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight22.9 lb20.9 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedFillet brazed/TIG-welded
Frame materialBreezer D'Fusion chromoly, double-butted, heat treatedBreezer D'Fusion 4130 chromoly
ForkRock Shox Judy XCBreezer
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/XTRShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR GS
CranksetBreezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teethBreezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey SuperLogic Comp, 110mm spindleRitchey SuperLogic Comp, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey LogicRitchey Logic WCS titanium clipless
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L leversShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DX21 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarRitchey CompLiteRitchey ProLite WCS
Handlebar extensionsOnza Raw 110Ritchey Logic Pro WCS
StemRitchey CompLiteWtb
SaddleRitchey Vector WCSRitchey Vector Prolite WCS
SeatpostTitec PG, 27.2mm diameterTitec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
RimsBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-holeBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 1.8mm double-buttedWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS
Rear tire26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Breezer Lightning1997 Breezer Lightning
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center421.6 mm421.6 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm1046.5 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm48.3 mm

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