VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Otis Guy Softail XTR MB

Velopedia Archive ID 79687

Overview

Model year1998
BrandOtis Guy
ModelSoftail XTR MB
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID79687
Original MSRP$3,200.00
ColorsBlack, dark blue, forest green, lime green, red, white
Sizes16", 18", 20.5", 21.5", 23"
Weight23.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBrazed/welded
Frame materialDedacciai 18MCDV6/Richey WCS Prestige
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL/Shimano XTR
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSoftride w/OffSpring damper
SaddleBontrager w/titanium rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 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 18, 2026.