Sampson Vail XTR 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Sampson
Model Vail XTR
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Sampson Vail XTR Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Python
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsSampson Tapered Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSampson S Class
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
8-speed

Sampson Vail XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Satin
Weight 24.2
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Sampson Vail XTR bike review

Sampson produced the Vail XTR bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.00.
Vail XTR bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Sampson Mountain bike Vail XTR can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Python tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Sampson equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers braking system and Shimano XTR hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Sampson used Sampson tapered titanium material for the frame. Kalloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vail XTR to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sampson S Class.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Sampson, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano XTR RapidFire SL gear shift levers.