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1998 Outland VPP 5 DH (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 71411

Overview

Model year1998
BrandOutland
ModelVPP 5 DH (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID71411
Original MSRP$5,245.00
ColorsBlue, red, silver, white
Sizes16", 18", 20"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkRock Shox Boxxer Pro
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Super Deluxe, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesMagura Gustav M disc front, Shimano XTR V-Brake rear brakes, Magura Gustav M front, Shimano XTR rear levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarClub Roost Downhill
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore B-52
SaddleTioga Multicontrol DH
SeatpostSyncros Hardcore aluminum, 29.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Magura Hugi, Rear: Shimano XTR
RimsMavic D 521, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Helter, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Skelter
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle74°
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 2, 2026.