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1998 Trailmate Desoto Classic

Velopedia Archive ID 79954

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Trailmate
Model	Desoto Classic
Bicycle type	Adult tricycle
Archive ID	79954
Original MSRP	$299.95
Colors	Blue, green, purple, red
Sizes	20", 24", 26"
Weight	70 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	MIG-welded
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Klondike
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, flat crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece 5 1/2", 36 teeth
Bottom bracket	One piece
BB shell width	68mm Threadless
Rear cogs	1-speed, 22 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 1/8"

Brakes

Brakes	Steel caliper brakes, steel levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" steel
Handlebar	Wald #880
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Wald #4
Saddle	Persons
Seatpost	Trailmate

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Steel, nutted
Rims	Sun Rims, 36-hole
Spokes	Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	24 x 1.75"
Wheel size	24" wheels

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