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1998 Kestrel Rubicon Comp (03)

Velopedia Archive ID 71800

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKestrel
ModelRubicon Comp (03)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID71800
Original MSRP$3,649.00
ColorsDeep Purple, Orange-Orange
Sizes17", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-5R, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 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 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.25°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 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 October 17, 2026.