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1998 Fat City Cycles Chris Chance (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 75268

Overview

Model year1998
BrandFat City Cycles
ModelChris Chance (02)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID75268
Original MSRP$3,104.77
ColorsBlack, blue, brown, chameleon metallica, 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 Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-7700, 103mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
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.