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1998 Bontrager Privateer S

Velopedia Archive ID 78840

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBontrager
ModelPrivateer S
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78840
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsAspen green/orange
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube554 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1028 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 October 12, 2026.