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1998 Fat City Cycles Ti Fat (05)

Velopedia Archive ID 74768

Overview

Model year1998
BrandFat City Cycles
ModelTi Fat (05)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID74768
Original MSRP$3,731.60
ColorsBead blasted, polished
Sizes14.5", 15.5", 17", 18", 19", custom, womens 10", womens 12", womens 14", womens 16"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, triple-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Pro Series aluminum, 29.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 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 tube594.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center428.6 mm
Wheelbase1061.7 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.