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1998 Waterford 2400/Shimano Deore XT

Velopedia Archive ID 72266

Overview

Model year1998
BrandWaterford
Model2400/Shimano Deore XT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72266
Original MSRP$2,525.00
Sizes15", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21", 22", custom
Weight21 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged
Frame materialReynolds 853
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset AC
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKore Lite
SaddleBontrager
SeatpostKore Lite II, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1040 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.