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1998 Boulder Bikes Defiant TI (XTR)

Velopedia Archive ID 73758

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBoulder Bikes
ModelDefiant TI (XTR)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73758
Original MSRP$4,399.00
ColorsBrushed
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse Genesis, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
Front derailleurSuntour XC Pro, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 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 September 23, 2026.