Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Griffen Hard Tail (01)

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

Original MSRP
$2,595.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Colors
Black, blue, green, purple, red, white, yellow
Weight
23.5
Archive ID
71421
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialReynolds Metamic B4C boron carbide ceramic metal matrix
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 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 Cane Creek
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
Seatpost28.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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