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1998 Griffen Hard Tail (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 77897

Overview

Model year1998
BrandGriffen
ModelHard Tail (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID77897
Original MSRP$2,995.00
ColorsBlack, blue, green, purple, red, white, yellow
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19.5", 20.5"
Weight22 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.