Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Wheeler DZX8000

Velopedia Archive ID 70469

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Wheeler
Model	DZX8000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	70469
Original MSRP	$2,699.00
Colors	Black/silver
Sizes	16", 18", 19.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Jr. T
Fork material	Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Stratos Strata Expert

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Grip Shift ESP 700
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Grip Shift ESP 7.0
Crankset	HOT Components, 48 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Platform, aluminum clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Formula Hydraulic disc brakes, Formula Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar	Titec Enduro Hell Bent
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Titec AL-PG
Saddle	Titec Berserker kevlar
Seatpost	Titec aluminum

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Formula aluminum, Q/R
Rims	Mavic D 521, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.125" IRC Missile
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	540 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	436 mm
Wheelbase	1080 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 22, 2026.