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1998 Bontrager Race Lite

Velopedia Archive ID 79961

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBontrager
ModelRace Lite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID79961
Original MSRP$1,699.99
ColorsOrange
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC Carbon

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarBontrager Comp
Handlebar extensionsBontrager Race Lite
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager Plus 10
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsBontrager, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube564 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.