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1999 DBR XR-8

Velopedia Archive ID 83872

Overview

Model year1999
BrandDBR
ModelXR-8
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID83872
Original MSRP$2,500.00
ColorsWorld Cup
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Carbon, 2.75" travel
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Air Vanilla RC, 3.75"-4.5" adjustable travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M952, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-25 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset AL
HandlebarTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleWTB SSTK, titanium rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostThomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMavic Crosslink
RimsMavic Crosslink, 28-hole
SpokesMavic stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Geax Sedona 200 kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1089.7 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 October 7, 2026.