VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Klein Pulse

Velopedia Archive ID 71114

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKlein
ModelPulse
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71114
Original MSRP$699.99
ColorsRed
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight25.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialKlein aluminum Power Tubing
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-21, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarSystem 1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum
SaddleBontrager FS Plus 10
SeatpostKalloy SP-312, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: System 1 suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio
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 tube560 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.2°
Chainstay / rear center417 mm
Wheelbase1021 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.