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1998 Fat City Cycles Chris Chance (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 76389

Overview

Model year1998
BrandFat City Cycles
ModelChris Chance (01)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID76389
Original MSRP$2,301.20
ColorsBlack, blue, brown, chameleon metallic, green, purple, red, sapphire fade
Sizes48 cm, 49 cm, 50 cm, 51 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, custom

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper OX3, custom-butted
ForkFat Chance
Fork materialTrue Temper chromoly
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra SS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500, 115mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase994.4 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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