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1998 Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT

Velopedia Archive ID 78500

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Gazelle Bikes
Model	Rapture XT
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	78500
Original MSRP	$3,450.00
Colors	Custom
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	Answer Manitou X-Vert R
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla TC, 4.0" or 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar	Syncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Syncros Hardcore
Saddle	Buyer's choice
Seatpost	Syncros Hardcore aluminum

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT
Rims	32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

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