Sampson Vail XCS 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Sampson
Model Vail XCS
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Sampson Vail XCS 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 Chameleon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass 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-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sampson S Class
Gear shift leversSachs Wavey
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs Neos
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs Quarz
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS

Component group setsSachs Neos
Available colors - Satin
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Sampson Vail XCS bike review

Sampson produced the Vail XCS bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.
Vail XCS bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Sampson Mountain bike Vail XCS can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Hutchinson Chameleon tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Sampson equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT 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 XCS to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sampson S Class.
For the smoothest biking experience Sampson S Class, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Sampson, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Sachs Wavey gear shift levers.