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1998 Mercedes-Benz MB4

Velopedia Archive ID 76324

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMercedes-Benz
ModelMB4
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID76324
Original MSRP$3,300.00
ColorsUltra blue
Sizes18.5", 20.5"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa Allalyte 6013 T6 aluminum
ForkAMP Research F3 XC Carbon
Fork materialAluminum/carbon fiber, linkage crown
Rear shockAMP Research, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD

Brakes

BrakesAMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Elite
SaddleSdg
SeatpostThomson Elite, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAMP Research D1
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Continental Double Fighter
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake48.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.