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1998 Nishiki Cascade

Velopedia Archive ID 75397

Overview

Model year1998
BrandNishiki
ModelCascade
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID75397
Original MSRP$649.99
ColorsCompetition Black
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight26.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Impel 300B, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-375A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum, butted
Handlebar extensionsAluminum, ski bend
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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 October 1, 2026.