VelopediaBicycle Archive ยท Specification report

1999 K2 4000RS

Velopedia Archive ID 87500

Overview

Model year1999
BrandK2
Model4000RS
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID87500
Original MSRP$2,099.00
ColorsGloss Grey, Team White/Red Fade
SizesLarge, medium, small, way big

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Custom 7005 FS
ForkNoleen Cross-Link Elite w/Noleen NR-2, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, linkage crown
Rear shockNoleen NR-2, 4.7" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 9.0
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketWorld Class Ti, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsK2 Mag-C clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-25 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 TL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2
HandlebarEaston EA-70
Handlebar extensionsTitec Shorty
StemTitec Big AL
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostEaston EA-70, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims O-lite, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

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