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1998 Research Dynamics Coyote Trail 21

Velopedia Archive ID 77492

Overview

Model year1998
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote Trail 21
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID77492
Original MSRP$199.00
ColorsMatte black
Sizes12.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight29.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkCoyote
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurSuntour Giga 450, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel S-355, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 621, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 112P brakes, APSE 306AP levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarLiyang MTB-110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemLiyang SLU-80
SaddleCionlli 720
SeatpostLiyang, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech Soia Q/R, Rear: Joytech Soid nutted
RimsWeinmann 119, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

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