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.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $2,595
Year 1998
Alt. Names HardTail, Hardtail, Hard Tail, Hard tail