VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Scott Taos

Velopedia Archive ID 77962

Overview

Model year1998
BrandScott
ModelTaos
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID77962
Original MSRP$499.95
ColorsBlack/red
Sizes16", 17.5", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy S
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-988 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-377A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarScott X-Bar
Handlebar extensionsScott aluminum
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleVelo VL-352B18
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Formula FM 31, Rear: Shimano RM40
RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1230
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube552 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1050 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 13, 2026.