Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Klein Mantra

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,399.99
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Black w/black swingarm
Weight
28
Archive ID
75598

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialKlein Gradient aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder R
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Vanilla X, 5.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Mighty 350, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsICON clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA
HandlebarSystem 2
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleBontrager FS Plus 10
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsFront: Bontrager Maverick, Rear: Bontrager Maverick Asym, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Jones, Rear: 26 x 46/50" Bontrager Jones
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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