VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Research Dynamics Coyote AFS 600

Velopedia Archive ID 76621

Overview

Model year1998
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote AFS 600
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID76621
Original MSRP$1,249.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes17", 19", 21"
Weight26.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7000 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy T2
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockDyna-mount, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC IG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-800 clipless

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Aheadset Kontak ST-2
HandlebarTranz-X Jo-810
Handlebar extensionsTranz-X
StemTranz-X Jo-349
SaddleVelo Crossbow
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Alfa Bite, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Omega Bite
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube609.6 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1087.1 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.