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1998 Univega DS-900

Velopedia Archive ID 73969

Overview

Model year1998
BrandUnivega
ModelDS-900
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73969
Original MSRP$649.99
ColorsGolden Brew w/black swingarm, Thunderstorm Grey w/black swingarm
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight31.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded w/unified rear triangle
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRST 281
Fork materialChromoly/aluminum, aluminum crown
Rear shockRST 22, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-4.0
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetSugino Impel 250, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin body/aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsAluminum, ski bend
StemTIG-welded aluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Expert Duo-Compound
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RM40
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube591.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 6, 2026.