VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Klein Pulse Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 78711

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKlein
ModelPulse Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78711
Original MSRP$1,399.99
ColorsSolar Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight24.3 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
CranksetSugino Mighty 700, 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"
PedalsTime ATAC

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA
HandlebarBontrager Comp
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBontrager
SaddleBontrager FS Plus 10
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Cane Creek Crono, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsFront: Cane Creek Crono Metro, Rear: Bontrager Mustang Asym, 24-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST, Rear: 26 x 46/50" Bontrager Revolt ST
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.