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1998 Romic Texas Eagle

Original specifications: Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain · 700c wheels · 22 lb published weight.

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Archive #78816
Model year
1998
Category
Road
Original MSRP
$2,598.00
Sizes
Buyer's choice
Colors
Black, Custom Combo, Custom Fade, Gold, Green, Grey, Metallic Black, Metallic Gold, Metallic Gray, Metallic Green, Metallic Orange, Metallic Purple, Metallic Red, Metallic Silver, Metallic Sovereign Blue, Metallic Teal, Metallic White, Metallic Yellow, Or
Weight
22 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
In this record
26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Original buildReynolds 653 · Shimano Dura-Ace · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

1 size · 19 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Buyer's choice

Published colors

BlackCustom ComboCustom FadeGoldGreenGrey
+ 13 more colors + 15 more colors
GreenGreyMetallic BlackMetallic GoldMetallic GrayMetallic GreenMetallic OrangeMetallic PurpleMetallic RedMetallic SilverMetallic Sovereign BlueMetallic TealMetallic WhiteMetallic YellowOr

Frameset

Frame ConstructionLugged
Frame MaterialReynolds 653
ForkRomic
Fork MaterialReynolds 653, semi-sloping crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetShimano Dura-Ace, 39/52 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN92, 115mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano Dura-Ace
HandlebarTTT Forma SL
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostShimano Dura-Ace, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Dura-Ace
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 20c Michelin Tracer
Wheel Size700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center416 mm
Wheelbase1000 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build52/39T · 11–26T · 9-speed
Lowest1.50:1 Highest4.73:1 Total range315%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear10.5 mph Highest gear33.0 mph

Uses front tire 700C×20; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Seatpost · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace

27.2mm diameter

Retailer offers
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-7700

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
700 x 20c Michelin Tracer
More parts (9)Fewer parts
Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-UN92

115mm spindle

Saddle · Original
Selle Italia Flite
Crankset · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace

39/52 teeth

Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace

bottom-pull

Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace
Shifters · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Headset · Original
1" Shimano Dura-Ace
Rims · Original
Mavic Reflex SUP

32-hole

Hubs · Original
Shimano Dura-Ace

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Front tire
700 x 20c Michelin Tracer
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
27.2 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-UN92, 115mm spindle · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: Lugged · Fork: Romic · Reynolds 653, semi-sloping crown

Archived: Group: Shimano Dura-Ace · Shifters: Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Dura-Ace · Crankset: Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN92, 115mm spindle · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano Dura-Ace · Front tire: 700 x 20c Michelin Tracer

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Shimano Dura-Ace · Handlebar: TTT Forma SL · Stem: TTT Synthesis · Seatpost: Shimano Dura-Ace, 27.2mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Flite · Pedals: Not included

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