VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Aegis 650 Bantam 1

Velopedia Archive ID 73953

Overview

Model year1998
BrandAegis
Model650 Bantam 1
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID73953
Original MSRP$2,850.00
ColorsBionic Weave, Black Bear, Blueberry, custom, Fat Dog, Forest, Lobster, Lupine, Rootbeer Float, Snow, Sunset, Sunshine, USA
Sizes46 cm
Weight16.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkAegis Stiletto
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace
Bottom bracketShimano BB-7700
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarBuyer's choice
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBuyer's choice
SaddleBuyer's choice
Seatpost26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsBuyer's choice
SpokesBuyer's choice
Spoke nipplesBuyer's choice
Front tireBuyer's choice
Wheel sizeBuyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube485 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center406 mm
Wheelbase932 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.