VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Ibis Alibi

Velopedia Archive ID 78090

Overview

Model year1998
BrandIbis
ModelAlibi
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78090
Original MSRP$1,725.00
ColorsCustom, Eddy orange, Electraglide blue
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialIbis custom aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarTitec Enduro 151
Handlebar extensionsIbis Rosies
StemIbis aluminum
SaddleWTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostTitec PG, 28.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.15" Geax Warp 215, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Geax Hook 200
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
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.