Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Waterford Adventure Cycle /Ultegra

Velopedia Archive ID 79863

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Waterford
Model	Adventure Cycle /Ultegra
Bicycle type	Touring
Archive ID	79863
Original MSRP	$2,300.00
Colors	Blue Flame, British Racing Green, Burnt Orange, Candy Red, Daytona Blue, Goldfinger, Hot Metal Silver, Hyper-Canary Yellow, Intense Red, Purple Majesty, Root Beer, Sherwood Forest
Sizes	48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm, 64 cm, 66 cm, 68 cm, custom
Weight	21.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged
Frame material	Reynolds 753
Fork	Waterford w/stainless dropouts
Fork material	Reynolds 531, semi-sloping crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shifters	Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano 600 Ultegra triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano 600 Ultegra GS
Crankset	Shimano 600 Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 117mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
Handlebar	TTT Forma
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	TTT Synthesis
Saddle	Selle San Marco SA-601, titanium suspension
Seatpost	American Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Mavic T 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 30c IRC
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	560 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	445 mm
Wheelbase	1040 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

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