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1998 Otis Guy Purist Road (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 76574

Overview

Model year1998
BrandOtis Guy
ModelPurist Road (01)
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID76574
Original MSRP$2,245.00
ColorsBlack, custom, dark blue, forest green, orange, red, white
Sizes51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 56.5 cm, 58 cm, 60.5 cm, 63 cm
Weight19.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBrazed/welded
Frame materialDedacciai 18MCDV6/Richey WCS Prestige
ForkTange Silhouette
Fork materialTange chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra GS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-6500
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarTTT Forma 2
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center400 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 18, 2026.