VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Santa Cruz Superlight LX/XT

Velopedia Archive ID 89275

Overview

Model year1999
BrandSanta Cruz
ModelSuperlight LX/XT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID89275
Original MSRP$2,245.00
ColorsAnodized Blue, Anodized Gray, Sid Blue
SizesExtra-large, large, medium, small
Weight24.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Sid XC, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Air Vanilla RC, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore LX, 115mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DL
HandlebarTitec Enduro Hell Bent XC
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Lite or Titec aluminum
SaddleBontrager, chromoly rails
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX
RimsBontrager Red Label, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.