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1998 Ritchey Plexus (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 74661

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRitchey
ModelPlexus (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID74661
Original MSRP$3,495.00
ColorsSilver, Team w/white panels
Sizes16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialRitchey WCS
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRitchey 2x9
ShiftersRitchey 2x9
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetRitchey 2x9, 29/42 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey SuperLogic Ti, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 33 teeth
ChainTaya TB-700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Pro

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Ritchey WCS
HandlebarRitchey ProLite
Handlebar extensionsRitchey Logic Pro WCS
StemRitchey CompLite
SaddleRitchey Vector WCS Plus
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsRitchey C-Hub Pro
RimsFront: Ritchey Rock WCS, Rear: Ritchey OCR WCS, 32-hole
SpokesRitchey WCS stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Speed Max Alpha WCS, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Ritchey Omega Bite WCS
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube546.1 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1028.7 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 September 28, 2026.