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1998 Alpine Designs XC-1

Velopedia Archive ID 76840

Overview

Model year1998
BrandAlpine Designs
ModelXC-1
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID76840
Original MSRP$1,700.00
ColorsPearl Metallic White/red/black
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight25.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialReynolds 853
ForkAnswer Manitou SX-R
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
HandlebarFly Uphill
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemFly Mountain Top
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
SeatpostFly Stoutmeister, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

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 30, 2026.