Scott Octane FX 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Scott
Model Octane FX
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
Bike Pricing Check price Here ==>   
Parts And Accessories Scott Octane FX Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott Octane Comp
Handlebar extenderScott Pro Stock
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Tange
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Scott Octane FX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Scott Octane FX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Citrus yellow to black fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsScott Tuned Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seatVelo VL-308
Seat post extensionKore


Scott Octane FX bike review

Scott produced the Octane FX bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,299.95.
Octane FX bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Scott Mountain bike Octane FX can be found in a few colors, among these colors Citrus yellow to black fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 32-hole. Scott equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Formula aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Scott used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Scott Octane Comp high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Octane FX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kore Lite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Scott, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.