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1999 Research Dynamics Coyote X 300

Velopedia Archive ID 84347

Overview

Model year1999
BrandResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote X 300
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID84347
Original MSRP$499.00
ColorsYellow/Gray Fade
Sizes13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight26.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRST 381R, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front derailleurSR AN 456, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetSR/Suntour XR27, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-46, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-933S

Brakes

BrakesChang Star linear-pull brakes, Chang Star 257A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST 8002
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostHsin Lung SP-41, 28.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsSun Rims Z-19, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda K-881
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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 18, 2026.