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1998 Montague Backcountry

Velopedia Archive ID 73509

Overview

Model year1998
BrandMontague
ModelBackcountry
Bicycle typeFolding
Archive ID73509
Original MSRP$499.95
ColorsCobalt blue
Sizes17", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight29 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkMontague
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYst
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten

Brakes

BrakesVanguard 668 brakes, Vanguard VG678 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Chin Haur steel
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleVelo Gelite
SeatpostPillar, steel

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong steel, Q/R, Rear: King Kong steel, nutted
RimsAlex VP-20F, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10"
Wheel size26" wheels

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