Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Redline
1998 Redline RL 444
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Redline RL 444 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Fork Brand & Model
- Redline
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Redline RL 444
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- Redline Big Block, 43 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro 821A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-341A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Pillar, steel
- Saddle
- Redline Padded
- Handlebar
- Redline Pro Race
- Handlebar Stem
- Redline Flight Group
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tioga
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Redline Flight Group
- Rims
- Redline aluminum, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 24 x 2.125inch Tioga Comp III, Rear: 24 x 1.75inch Tioga Comp III
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Redline aluminum
Accessories
- Colors
- Chrome-plated, white
- BB Shell Width
- American
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Cruiser
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.