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1998 Alpine Designs Fly-Ti RC

Velopedia Archive ID 77895

Overview

Model year1998
BrandAlpine Designs
ModelFly-Ti RC
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID77895
Original MSRP$2,099.00
ColorsBead blasted
Sizes13.5", 14.5", 15.5", 16.5", 17.5", 18.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA
HandlebarFly Uphill
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemFly Mountain Top
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
SeatpostFly Stoutmeister, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X222, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube594.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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