VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Yeti A.R.C. XTR

Velopedia Archive ID 78775

Overview

Model year1998
BrandYeti
ModelA.R.C. XTR
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID78775
Original MSRP$3,499.95
ColorsOrange, turquoise
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

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

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.