Uses front tire 700C×20; rear size isn’t listed.
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1998 Romic Texas Eagle
Original specifications: Shimano Dura-Ace drivetrain · 700c wheels · 22 lb published weight.
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At a glance
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
Original buildReynolds 653 · Shimano Dura-Ace · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Lugged |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 653 |
| Fork | Romic |
| Fork Material | Reynolds 653, semi-sloping crown |
Drivetrain
| Component 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 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | TTT Forma SL |
| Stem | TTT Synthesis |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Shimano Dura-Ace, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Dura-Ace |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 20c Michelin Tracer |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 560 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 416 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1000 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 42 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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27.2mm diameter

Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
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115mm spindle
39/52 teeth
bottom-pull
32-hole
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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts
Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- 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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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Lugged · Fork: Romic · Reynolds 653, semi-sloping crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →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"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →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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