Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Griffen Hard Tail (02)

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

Original MSRP
$2,995.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 20.5"
Colors
Black, blue, green, purple, red, white, yellow
Weight
22
Archive ID
77897
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Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm 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
StemSyncros Hardcore
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
Seatpost28.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar
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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