MOMBAT: 1998 Outland VPP

1998 Outland VPP

Outland uses a "virtual pivot point" (VPP) suspension design on this bike. It is named since the suspension design "pivots" in space not at an actual structural pivot. This is accomplished using a lower link mounted under the bottom bracket and a large upper link mounted to the shock and pivots from the seat tube. The rear stays are CNC machined out, looks like a lot of aluminum chips left over from that job!! The VPP design has recently been used again by companies such as Santa Cruz and Intense. The Girvin fork is probably not something that would have been used on the bike but I think it goes well with the rear linkage.

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Frame		Easton ProGram Elite double butted aluminum

Fork		Girvin Vector 2

Rear Shock		Rock Shox Super Deluxe 5.0" travel

Rims		Sun CR-17A

Hubs		Shimano Deore XT w/ suspension front M737

Spokes		DT Stainless Steel 3 cross

Tires		Specialized Pro Control

Pedals		Shimano single-side clipless

Crank		Shimano Deore XT M737

Chain		Shimano IG

Rear Cogs		Shimano cassette, 8 speed

Bottom Bracket		Shimano Sealed Cartridge

Front Derailleur		Shimano E plate

Rear Derailleur		Shimano Deore XT

Shifters		Shimano Deore XT Rapid Fire Plus

Handlebars		Kore

Stem		Girvin integrated

Headset		Aheadset 1 1/8"

Brake set		Shimano Deore XT "V" brakes

Brake levers		Shimano Deore XT integrated brake/shift levers

Saddle		WTB SST

Seat Post		Kalin

Colors		Powder coat blue w/ silver swing arm

Size		18"

Serial #		NA