VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Sampson Kalispell SVRT

Velopedia Archive ID 70774

Overview

Model year1998
BrandSampson
ModelKalispell SVRT
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID70774
Original MSRP$2,149.00
ColorsSatin
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight18.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSampson drawn-tapered titanium
ForkLook LDS
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCampagnolo Chorus
ShiftersCampagnolo Chorus Ergo
Front derailleurRace Trip, braze-on
Rear derailleurRace Trip
CranksetRace triple, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Trip, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 26 teeth
ChainCampagnolo, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesCampagnolo Chorus dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Chorus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Stronglight
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle Bassano Vuelta
SeatpostAmerican Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsCampagnolo Chorus
RimsMavic Open SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireHutchinson Krono

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.