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1998 Univega DS-950

Velopedia Archive ID 76211

Overview

Model year1998
BrandUnivega
ModelDS-950
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID76211
Original MSRP$859.99
ColorsRipe Mango w/black swingarm
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight29.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded w/unified rear triangle
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRST 22, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX/STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-375A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki RBC-2
HandlebarAluminum, butted
Handlebar extensionsAluminum, ski bend
StemTIG-welded aluminum
SaddleWTB SSTX, chromoly rails
SeatpostAluminum pro-clamp micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" WTB Primal Raptor
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 / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.