The 1998 Griffen Hard Tail is a 23 pound a mountain bike with a metal matrix composite Reynolds Metamic B4C frame. The frame comes in colors like red, blue and black.
The Hard Tail 1998 2 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1998 and costs $2,595 brand new. The Hard Tail 1998 2 is fully rigid.
Components
The Hard Tail 1998 2 comes with Shimano Deore XT components, including a Syncros Hardcore stem, a threadless Cane Creek headset and Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL shifters.
Drivetrain
The Hard Tail 1998 2 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore XT derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with IRC PiranhaPro tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic rims.