Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 72009
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spooky |
| Model | Darkside XT |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 72009 |
| Original MSRP | $2,400.00 |
| Colors | Black, white |
| Sizes | 12", 14.5", 17", 19", 21" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Easton Elite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 112mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Speedplay Frog |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
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| Handlebar | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros Hardcore |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 26.8mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole/36-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.125" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 590.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 17, 2026.