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1998 Rocky Mountain Soul

Velopedia Archive ID 78356

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelSoul
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78356
Original MSRP$829.00
ColorsBlue
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 20"
Weight27.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya TB-600, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
HandlebarRMB aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRitchey CompLite
SaddleSelle Italia Nitrox PD
SeatpostRMB aluminum

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
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 22, 2026.