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1998 Boulder Bikes Wild Thing

Velopedia Archive ID 72637

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBoulder Bikes
ModelWild Thing
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID72637
Original MSRP$4,499.00
ColorsBlack, blue, brushed, green, red, silver, team flames, white, yellow
SizesOne size fits all
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston EA60 ProGram tapered aluminum
ForkWhite Brothers UD 150DH
Fork materialAluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockWorks Performance air/oil, 7.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Extreme
Front derailleurChain retention device
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetCaramba, 46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 127.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesHope Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hope Hydraulic Disc levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAzonic
SaddleSelle San Marco Concor Lite
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsHope Disc
RimsBontrager Clyde, 36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center436.9 mm
Wheelbase1092.2 mm
Fork offset / rake35.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.