The 1998 Sampson Vail XCS is a 24 pound a mountain bike with a titatium Sampson frame. The frame has a satin finish. The Vail XCS is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1998 and costs $1,699 brand new. The Vail XCS has fork suspension.
Components
The Vail XCS comes with Sachs Neos components, including a Sampson S Class stem, a threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 headset and Sachs Wavey shifters.
The Rock Shox Indy SL fork has a true suspension.
Drivetrain
The Vail XCS has 8 speeds and has a Sachs derailleur.
Wheels
It comes with Hutchinson Chameleon tires (26in x 1.95in) and Mavic 238 rims.