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1998 Raleigh Mountain Scout

Velopedia Archive ID 79260

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Raleigh
Model	Mountain Scout
Bicycle type	Juvenile
Archive ID	79260
Original MSRP	$219.99
Colors	911 Red, Vivid Teal
Sizes	Boys 12", girls 11"
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Raleigh Jr. ATB
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Tourney
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset	Prowheel S-304P w/chainguard, 28/38/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Victor VPB-33, 126.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Resin

Brakes

Brakes	Aluminum brakes, resin/aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar	Steel
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Steel
Saddle	Velo VL-195
Seatpost	Pillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Joy Tech Big steel, nutted
Rims	Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	24 x 1.95" multi-terrain
Wheel size	24" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	473.7 mm
Head-tube angle	69°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	410.2 mm
Wheelbase	971.5 mm
Fork offset / rake	50.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.