VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Tomac 78 Special

Velopedia Archive ID 88419

Overview

Model year1999
BrandTomac
Model78 Special
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID88419
ColorsGuards Red
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionMIG-welded
Frame materialEaston SC7000 Scandium alloy
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockAnswer Bazooka, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
Front derailleurSRAM ESP 9.0SL, top-pull
Rear derailleurSRAM ESP 9.0 SL
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Taperlock, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC-M90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD

Brakes

BrakesMagura Louise Disc brakes, Magura Louise levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Race Face Real Seal
HandlebarProfile
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemProfile
SaddleTioga Multicontrol XC
SeatpostProfile, 31.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsMavic Crossmax Disc
RimsMavic Crossmax Disc, 26-hole/28-hole
SpokesMavic stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center422.3 mm
Wheelbase1076.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.