Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Gazelle Bikes
Model Rapture XT
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer32-hole
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou X-Vert R

Other Specs of Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Custom
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Or 6.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla TC
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extensionSyncros Hardcore Aluminum


Gazelle Bikes Rapture XT bike review

Gazelle Bikes produced the Rapture XT bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,450.00.
Rapture XT bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Gazelle Bikes Mountain bike Rapture XT can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by 32-hole. Gazelle Bikes equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gazelle Bikes used Aluminum material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Rapture XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gazelle Bikes, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.