Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 79145
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Ritchey |
| Model | Montebello |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 79145 |
| Original MSRP | $1,725.00 |
| Colors | Sovereign blue, Team red |
| Sizes | 14", 15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Ritchey Nitanium |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Ritchey 2x9 |
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| Shifters | Ritchey 2x9 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 600 Ultegra, clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Crankset | Ritchey 2x9, 29/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Ritchey Comp, 107mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 33 teeth |
| Chain | Taya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
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| Headset | 1" threadless Ritchey Logic |
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| Handlebar | Ritchey ProLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Ritchey Logic Expert |
| Stem | Ritchey CompLite |
| Saddle | Ritchey Wing Comp |
| Seatpost | Ritchey Expert, 27.0mm diameter |
| Hubs | Ritchey C-Hub Comp |
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| Rims | Front: Ritchey Rock Comp, Rear: Ritchey OCR Comp, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Ritchey Logic stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Z-Max |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 558.8 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 426.7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.