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1998 Litespeed Obed (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 71808

Overview

Model year1998
BrandLitespeed
ModelObed (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71808
Original MSRP$2,075.00
ColorsSatin
Sizes14", 16.5", 18", 19.5"
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
HandlebarLitespeed aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore
SaddleAvocet O2 40R, chromoly rails
SeatpostKore Lite II, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1071.9 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 30, 2026.