Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Seven Cycles
1998 Seven Cycles Sola (02)
Value Guide market data · 1998 Seven Cycles Sola (02)
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
23%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Seven Cycles Sola (02) value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Sid
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 3Al/2.5V titanium
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG71, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Syncros Hardcore
- Stem
- Syncros Hardcore
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset AC
- Saddle
- Bontrager w/titanium rails
- Seatpost
- Syncros Hardcore aluminum
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
- Rims
- Mavic X222, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Alloy nipples
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Pedals
- Pedals
- Not included
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Bead blasted, unspecified
- 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.