Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 78758
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Ventana |
| Model | El Chiquillo |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 78758 |
| Original MSRP | $2,076.00 |
| Colors | Black, ice blue, Judy yellow, lime green, moss green, orange, polished, royal blue, trans blue, trans purple, trans red, white |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18.5", 20", 22" |
| Weight | 21 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL |
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| Handlebar | Control Tech aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic X222, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Buyer's choice |
| Wheel size | Buyer's choice wheels |
| Top tube | 579.1 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1050.3 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.