Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Litespeed
1998 Litespeed Obed (01)
Value Guide market data · 1998 Litespeed Obed (01)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
8%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1998 Litespeed Obed (01)
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Litespeed Obed (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
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium, butted
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG51, 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
- Litespeed Aluminum
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
- Saddle
- Avocet O2 40R, chromoly rails
- Seatpost
- Kore Lite II, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 238, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Satin
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24
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.