Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 K2 900

Velopedia Archive ID 86508

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	K2
Model	900
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	86508
Original MSRP	$999.00
Colors	Gloss Grey, Race Red
Sizes	Large, medium, small, way big

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	RST Zeta EL, 3.5" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Noleen NR-1, 4.7" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Crankset	Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano, 110mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	K2 clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless VP sealed steel
Handlebar	K2 Riser
Handlebar extensions	TIG alloy
Stem	K2 TIG alloy
Saddle	SDG Belair B17
Seatpost	K2 alloy, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: alloy O/S, Rear: Shimano Alivio
Rims	Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes	Marwi stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Geax Sedona 200
Wheel size	26" wheels

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