VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Alpine Designs Explore

Velopedia Archive ID 77461

Overview

Model year1998
BrandAlpine Designs
ModelExplore
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID77461
Original MSRP$379.00
ColorsMidnite Blue, Northwest Green
Sizes14", 16.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkAlpine Designs
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-32, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-22, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CS11, 122mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Tourney TY-22 brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-22 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech steel
HandlebarLeadtec
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy chromoly
SaddleViscount 2350 w/springs
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 29.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesAsahi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" center ridge
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.