Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Wheeler CZX4000

Velopedia Archive ID 78937

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Wheeler
Model	CZX4000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	78937
Original MSRP	$949.00
Colors	Red/black
Sizes	17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Zokes Pro
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Cane Creek AD-4

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX-RC
Shifters	Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX-RC
Crankset	Aluminum, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar	Ritchey ForceLite
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Saddle	Titec Berserker
Seatpost	Ritchey Expert

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims	Mavic X138, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	590 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	70.85°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1077 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 September 24, 2026.