Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Cannondale
1998 Cannondale Beast Of The East 900
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Cannondale Beast Of The East 900 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Cannondale
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Cannondale Beast Of The East 900
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Shift Levers
- Sachs Power Grip Plus Wavey
- Crankset
- CODA CF2, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid 1D-10 brakes, Lee Chi LV78E levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter
- Saddle
- CODA 900M, tubular chromoly rails
- Handlebar
- CODA Riser
- Handlebar Stem
- CODA
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech SBN
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 221, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Accessories
- Colors
- Iris blue/silver
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Sizes
- 18inch, 20inch, 22inch
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.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.