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1998 Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$3,450.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small, xlarge
Colors
Custom
Archive ID
78500
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Current market

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialAluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou X-Vert R
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Vanilla TC, 4.0" or 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleBuyer's choice
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
Rims32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Live marketplace data

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Updated Aug 8, 2026

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