VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Klein Mantra

Velopedia Archive ID 75598

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKlein
ModelMantra
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID75598
Original MSRP$1,399.99
ColorsBlack w/black swingarm
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight28 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle62.5°
Chainstay / rear center417 mm
Wheelbase1030 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 25, 2026.