VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Lodestar Renaissance

Velopedia Archive ID 88630

Overview

Model year1999
BrandLodestar
ModelRenaissance
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID88630
Original MSRP$1,350.00
ColorsCobalt Blue, Ginger Ale
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialPolite magnesium, butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 7.0
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 7.0
CranksetSugino V-50, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore LX, 113mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-950A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
HandlebarTranz-X JD-810.3
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTranz X JD-349
SaddleWTB SST.XCZ w/Kevlar corners
SeatpostTranz X JD-485, 29.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireWTB VelociRaptor 44/50

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1082 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.