VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Boulder Bikes Starship (XT)

Velopedia Archive ID 74629

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBoulder Bikes
ModelStarship (XT)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74629
Original MSRP$2,799.00
ColorsBlack, blue, green, red, silver, team flames, white, yellow
SizesCustom, large, medium, small, xsmall
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston EA60 ProGram tapered aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse Genesis, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle San Marco Concor Lite
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X222, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
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 22, 2026.