Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 86290
| Model year | 1999 |
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| Brand | Storm Racing Cycles |
| Model | Lightning XT |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 86290 |
| Original MSRP | $2,975.00 |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Orange, Polished, Red |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20" |
| Weight | 27.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | White Brothers DC 118DH, 4.65" travel |
| Fork material | Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Vanilla R, 4.5" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Deore XT |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| 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 | Control Tech |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Kore Lite, 31.6mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic X517, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 577.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 412.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 17, 2026.