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1998 Titus HCR MTN (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 72082

Overview

Model year1998
BrandTitus
ModelHCR MTN (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72082
Original MSRP$3,000.00
ColorsNatural titanium
Sizes16", 18.5", 21", womens 12", womens 13.5"
Weight22.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-20 brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostTahoma DP 310, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 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 September 27, 2026.