Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Boulder Bikes Starship (LX)

Velopedia Archive ID 79984

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Boulder Bikes
Model	Starship (LX)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	79984
Original MSRP	$2,499.00
Colors	Black, blue, green, red, silver, team flames, white, yellow
Sizes	Custom, large, medium, small, xsmall
Weight	26 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Easton EA60 ProGram tapered aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Risse Genesis, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
Handlebar	Bontrager Race
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Ritchey CompLite
Saddle	Bontrager
Seatpost	Kalloy Uno, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic X222, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.