Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Bianchi Wildcat

Velopedia Archive ID 77744

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Bianchi
Model	Wildcat
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	77744
Original MSRP	$279.00
Colors	Brilliant silver
Sizes	16", 18", 20", womens 18"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork	Pilot Jumbo Fork
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset	Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Chin Haur CH-48, 120mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-883

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus brakes, Chang Star 278C levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" steel
Handlebar	Hsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Hsin Lung steel
Saddle	Padded vinyl
Seatpost	Pillar, steel, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Jou Yu JY-302 Q/R, Rear: Jou Yu steel, nutted
Rims	Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	558 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	454 mm
Wheelbase	1073 mm
Fork offset / rake	40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.