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1998 Scott Elite Racing

Velopedia Archive ID 74849

Overview

Model year1998
BrandScott
ModelElite Racing
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID74849
Original MSRP$1,599.95
ColorsBlack to blue fade
Sizes16", 17.5", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionMonocoque
Frame materialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTange BB-LN55, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsScott Tuned clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarScott X-Bar
Handlebar extensionsScott Pro Stock
StemKore Lite
SaddleSelle Italia Trimatica
SeatpostKore, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic X221 S GA, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube559 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1055 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 12, 2026.