VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Klein Pulse Race

Velopedia Archive ID 72235

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKlein
ModelPulse Race
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72235
Original MSRP$1,099.99
ColorsOrange Nectar
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight24.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialKlein aluminum Power Tubing
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder R
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetSugino Mighty 500, 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

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarIcon 6061
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBontrager
SaddleBontrager FS Plus 10
SeatpostBontrager Comp, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsFront: Bontrager Mustang, Rear: Bontrager Mustang Asym, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Bontrager Revolt ST, Rear: 26 x 2.10" 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.