VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Research Dynamics Coyote Single Track

Velopedia Archive ID 78613

Overview

Model year1998
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote Single Track
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78613
Original MSRP$459.00
ColorsRust red
Sizes12.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight31.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 281
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurSuntour TP16, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSuntour XR25, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-48, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 114A brakes, Shimano AceraX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" YST 560E
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsHsin Lung MT30
StemLiyang MTS-309
SaddleVelo 313
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-232, 26.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/R
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-876, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-886
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake30.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.