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1998 Yeti A.R.C. XTR

Original specifications: Shimano XTR drivetrain · 26" wheels · 23.5 lb published weight.

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At a glance

Archive #78775
Model year
1998
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$3,499.95
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20"
Colors
Orange, Turquoise
Weight
23.5 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
In this record
27 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
Campaign
Original buildEaston ProGram Elite double-butted · Shimano XTR · 26" wheels

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 2 colors

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

14"16"17.5"19"20"

Published colors

OrangeTurquoise

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL w/Remote SS-95
Front DerailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarYeti EA-70
Handlebar ExtensionsScott aluminum
StemKore Lite
SaddleFi'zi:k Nisene
SeatpostKore Lite, 28.6mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesDT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted front/straight gauge rear
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Yeti Factor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes46/34/24T · 12–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.75:1 Highest3.83:1 Total range511%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.2 mph Highest gear26.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-IG90

1/2 x 3/32"

Retailer offers
Front tire · Original
26 x 1.95" Yeti Factor Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Brake pads · Original
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes

Shimano XTR levers

More parts (9)Fewer parts
Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-M950

112.5mm spindle

Pedals · Original
Shimano PD-M747 SPD
Saddle · Original
Fi'zi:k Nisene
Crankset · Original
Shimano XTR M950

24/34/46 teeth

Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
Shifters · Original
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL w/Remote SS-95
Seatpost · Original
Kore Lite

28.6mm diameter

Rims · Original
Mavic X517

32-hole

Hubs · Original
Shimano XTR

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Parts and service referenceQuick reference before buying parts

Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire
26 x 1.95" Yeti Factor
Drivetrain
8-speed
Seatpost diameter
28.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle · 73mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Sid · Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Sid

Archived: Group: Shimano XTR · Shifters: Shimano XTR RapidFire SL w/Remote SS-95 · Front derailleur: Shimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise · Crankset: Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X517, 32-hole · Hubs: Shimano XTR · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Yeti Factor

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek · Handlebar: Yeti EA-70 · Stem: Kore Lite · Seatpost: Kore Lite, 28.6mm diameter · Saddle: Fi'zi:k Nisene · Pedals: Shimano PD-M747 SPD

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