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1998 Caloi Elite XC

Velopedia Archive ID 70510

Overview

Model year1998
BrandCaloi
ModelElite XC
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70510
Original MSRP$675.00
ColorsBlack, orange, polished
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa 6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSR/Suntour XR30, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-974S

Brakes

BrakesTektro 823 linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-376A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SE-1
HandlebarCaloi aluminum
Handlebar extensionsCaloi aluminum
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleCaloi Avante' SX
SeatpostCaloi aluminum, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Incisor, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Gluteus
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 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 27, 2026.