Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Titan Alpha

Velopedia Archive ID 79081

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Titan
Model	Alpha
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	79081
Original MSRP	$1,199.00
Colors	Anodized wild cherry
Sizes	17", 19"
Weight	30 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly, double-butted
Fork	Rock Shox Judy C
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	RST 22, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Fasten

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
Handlebar	Kalloy aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Included
Stem	Kalloy aluminum
Saddle	Velo ATB
Seatpost	Kalloy aluminum micro-adjust, 29.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Araya TM-830, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Kenda Anvil, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kenda Hammer
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	539.8 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 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 19, 2026.