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1998 Fat City Cycles Shock-A-Billy (08)

Velopedia Archive ID 72655

Overview

Model year1998
BrandFat City Cycles
ModelShock-A-Billy (08)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID72655
Original MSRP$4,227.74
ColorsBlack, blue, chameleon metallica, purple, red, sapphire fade
Sizes13", 14", 14.5", 15.5", 16"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper OX3, custom-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRitchey ForceLite
SaddleBontrager w/chromoly rails
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 29.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Chameleon
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube591.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1073.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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