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1998 Yeti F.R.O. Alloy XT

Velopedia Archive ID 72299

Overview

Model year1998
BrandYeti
ModelF.R.O. Alloy XT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72299
Original MSRP$2,199.95
ColorsCreme, red
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20"
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 custom-butted aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN92, 107mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsTime ATAC

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517, 32-hole
SpokesDT 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 October 8, 2026.