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1999 Bontrager Privateer

Velopedia Archive ID 81807

Overview

Model year1999
BrandBontrager
ModelPrivateer
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID81807
Original MSRP$999.99
ColorsRed/Black
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy C, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL rear
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBontrager Re-Entry

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset ST
HandlebarBontrager Crowbar Comp
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBontrager Comp
SaddleBontrager FS+10 Race
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager Comp II
RimsBontrager Corvair, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1054 mm
Fork offset / rake41.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 12, 2026.