Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Nishiki Backroads
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $469.99
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
- Colors
- 911 Red
- Weight
- 27.1
- Archive ID
- 70663
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | RST 260 |
| Fork Material | Chromoly/aluminum, aluminum crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano STX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-4.0 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300B, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Nishiki welded aluminum |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Selle Stratos Hyper Expert |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Alivio |
|---|---|
| Rims | Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.