Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
1998 Specialized Fatboy Expert
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Specialized Fatboy Expert value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- Specialized Fatboy
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Specialized Fatboy Expert
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- Specialized 1-piece chromoly, 44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Specialized one piece
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Tektro linear-pull rear brakes, Tektro levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
- Saddle
- Specialized Racing
- Handlebar
- SBC chromoly
- Handlebar Stem
- Specialized aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tange-Seiki
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Specialized aluminum, nutted, Rear: Specialized flip-flop aluminum, nutted
- Rims
- Aluminum, 36-hole
- Tires
- Front: 20 x 2.125inch Specialized BMXtreme II, Rear: 20 x 1.80inch Specialized BMXtreme II
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Specialized platform, aluminum
Accessories
- Colors
- Chrome-plated, team red
- BB Shell Width
- American
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- Large
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.