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1998 Litespeed Owl Hollow MTS (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 74558

Overview

Model year1998
BrandLitespeed
ModelOwl Hollow MTS (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74558
Original MSRP$3,650.00
ColorsSatin
Sizes15", 17", 18", 19", 21"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium, butted w/aluminum swingarm
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Strata Pro, 4.0" or 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
HandlebarLitespeed aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleAvocet O2 40R Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
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 angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1077 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.