Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Waterford RS-22

Velopedia Archive ID 77621

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Waterford
Model	RS-22
Bicycle type	Road/sport
Archive ID	77621
Original MSRP	$2,400.00
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, 49 cm, 50 cm, 51 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 61 cm, 62 cm, 63 cm, 64 cm, 65 cm, 66 cm, 67 cm, 68 cm, custom
Weight	19.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged
Frame material	Reynolds 853
Fork	Waterford Road Sport
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
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105SC GS
Crankset	Shimano 600 Ultegra, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN92, 114.5mm 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 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot 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-605, titanium rails
Seatpost	American Classic, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims	Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	560 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1000 mm
Fork offset / rake	42 mm

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