Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kestrel
1998 Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01)
Value Guide market data · 1998 Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
36%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1998 Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XC
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- Monocoque
- Frame Tubing Material
- Carbon fiber composite
- Rear Shock
- Fox Alps-5R, 3.5inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore LX
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Syncros Hardcore
- Stem
- Syncros Hardcore
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Shimano Deore LX
- Saddle
- Bontrager
- Seatpost
- Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 221, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Deep Purple, Orange-Orange
- Extensions
- Not included
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.