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1998 Cignal Rialto

Velopedia Archive ID 70396

Overview

Model year1998
BrandCignal
ModelRialto
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID70396
Original MSRP$219.95
ColorsGloss black, mint, vivid blue
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23", womens 16", womens 19"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurSR XR05, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel S-345, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-877

Brakes

BrakesAluminum cantilever brakes, GripTek resin levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H84B
HandlebarHsin Lung steel
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo Gelfoam w/comfort springs
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 tire700 x 35c Innova
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546.1 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.