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1998 Bontrager Privateer S

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$999.99
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xlarge
Colors
Aspen green/orange
Archive ID
78840
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialTrue Temper chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy T2
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Mighty 700, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsICON clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA
HandlebarBontrager Crow
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBontrager
SaddleBontrager FS
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsBontrager, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt SS kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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