Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Yeti Cycles
1998 Yeti Cycles A.S.-3 XC LXT
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Yeti Cycles A.S.-3 XC LXT 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, butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy XC
- Fork Material
- Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe, 3.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Yeti Cycles A.S.-3 XC LXT
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN51, 107mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kore Lite, 28.6mm diameter
- Saddle
- Fi'zi:k Nisene
- Handlebar
- Yeti alloy
- Handlebar Stem
- Kore lite
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Tioga
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic X222, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 1.95inch Yeti Factor
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Time ATAC
Accessories
- Colors
- Yellow/turquoise
- BB Shell Width
- 73mm English
- Extensions
- Scott aluminum
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 27
- Sizes
- 16inch, 17.5inch, 19inch, 20inch
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.