VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Otis Guy Softail LX MB

Velopedia Archive ID 85275

Overview

Model year1999
BrandOtis Guy
ModelSoftail LX MB
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID85275
Original MSRP$2,173.00
ColorsBlack, Blue, Custom, Green, Orange, Red, White
Sizes16", 18", 20", 21.5", 23", custom
Weight24.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionBrazed/welded
Frame materialDedacciai 18MCDV6/Ritchey WCS Prestige
ForkRock Shox Judy XC, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore LX
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Lite 3
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly rails
SeatpostN/A

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X222, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.125" 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 / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 18, 2026.