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1998 Rotec Hardtail

Velopedia Archive ID 71927

Overview

Model year1998
BrandRotec
ModelHardtail
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71927
Original MSRP$3,240.00
ColorsBlack/red/yellow fade
SizesOne size fits all

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkWhite Brothers UL70
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD

Brakes

BrakesMagura Hydraulic HS33 brakes, Magura HS33 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ringle Slamma Jamma
HandlebarTitec 6061
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRingle Zooka
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostRingle Moby Duece, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Ringle Son of Bubba, Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8
RimsSun Rims 0 XC, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.