VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Cignal Montauk

Velopedia Archive ID 71267

Overview

Model year1998
BrandCignal
ModelMontauk
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID71267
Original MSRP$199.95
ColorsMetallic red, race blue, yellow/orange fade
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkCignal
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurSR XR05, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30
CranksetSR XR11, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-893

Brakes

BrakesAluminum cantilever brakes, GripTek resin levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H84B
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo Gelfoam
SeatpostHsin Lung steel, 25.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Heavy Duty Q/R, Rear: Heavy Duty nutted
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Innova
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center430.5 mm
Wheelbase1045.2 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.