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1998 Univega FS-700

Velopedia Archive ID 78203

Overview

Model year1998
BrandUnivega
ModelFS-700
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78203
Original MSRP$599.99
ColorsKelly Green
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight27 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy S
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetSugino Impel 300, 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"
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
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle Stratos Hyper Pro
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano STX, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 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.