VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Univega Rover 300

Velopedia Archive ID 70106

Overview

Model year1998
BrandUnivega
ModelRover 300
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID70106
Original MSRP$219.99
ColorsApple Green, black, Cinnamon
Sizes12", 14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 12", womens 16", womens 18"
Weight30.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkUnivega ATB
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-32, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleSelle Stratos Hypersoft
SeatpostPillar, steel, 25.6mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech OS steel, Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech OS steel, nutted
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesChung Nan steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

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