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1998 Yeti Lawill DH-6

Velopedia Archive ID 74524

Overview

Model year1998
BrandYeti
ModelLawill DH-6
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74524
Original MSRP$5,499.95
ColorsTurquoise/yellow
Sizes14", 16", 18.5"
Weight37 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston ProGram custom
ForkRock Shox Boxxer Pro
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRock Shox Coupe Deluxe Yank, 6.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL rear
Front derailleurYeti custom chainguide, chain retention device
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise
CranksetShimano XTR M951 DH, 48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M636 SPD

Brakes

BrakesHope Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hope Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarYeti T2-4 DH
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKore Elite
SaddleFi'zi:k Nisene
SeatpostKore Lite, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsHope Technology
RimsMavic D 521, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" Michelin Wild Gripper DH
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle69°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1107.4 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.