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1998 SE Racing Ripper · 2009 SE Racing Ripper

Specification1998 SE Racing Ripper2009 SE Racing Ripper
Overview
Model year19982009
BrandSE RacingSE Racing
ModelRipperRipper
Bicycle typeBMXBMX
Archive ID7512919069
Original MSRP$529.00—
ColorsBlack, blue, polished, red, white, yellowSE Brown, Matte Black
SizesJunior20" TT
Weight19 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa 6061 T6 aluminum6061 aluminum
ForkSE Racing Landing Gear LitesLanding Gear
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crownUnicrown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/ABMX
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetDotek Pro4-A570, 42 teethSE 3-pc chromoly, 44 teeth
Bottom bracketTektro 911A, 116mm spindleAmerican
BB shell width68mm English—
Cassette—Freewheel
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC 408, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z410
PedalsWellgo LU-966FPD Alloy platform
Brakes
BrakesTektro 341AC-Star V-brake rear brakes, C-Star 2-finger alloy rear levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Victor VP-H3601 1/8" Tange
HandlebarSE Racing 4" Expert aluminumSE Racing Wing Bar
Handlebar extensionsN/ANot included
StemRedline 120629SE Racing Top load alloy
SaddleVelo VL-208SE Racing
SeatpostN/ASE Racing straight, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsJoy Tech aluminum, nuttedSE Racing alloy
RimsAlex AL-DR13, 36-holeWeinmann ZAC30, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight pull14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire20 x 1 3/8" Kenda K-50 Comp III type20 x 2.125" Kenda K-Rad
Rear tire—20 x 1.75" Kenda K-Rad
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 SE Racing Ripper2009 SE Racing Ripper
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle73°—
Seat-tube angle68°—
Chainstay / rear center381 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.