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- Hi-tensile steel
- Brakes
- Cantilever
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- Hi-tensile steel
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1995 Trek Mountain Lion 40 and 1996 Trek Mountain Lion 40.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
1995 Trek Mountain Lion 40
1996 Trek Mountain Lion 40
Overview
Model Year
1995
1996
Brand
Trek
Trek
Model
Mountain Lion 40
Mountain Lion 40
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile
Original MSRP
$189.99
$179.99
Colors
Black to purple
Blue/dark blue, Red
Sizes
Boys 12", girls 12"
Boys 12", girls 12"
Weight
—
31.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Compact
Trek
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece 5 1/2", 32 teeth
1-piece 5 1/2", 40 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
One piece
BB Shell Width
—
68mm Threadless
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 19 teeth
1-speed, 19 teeth
Chain
1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
—
Victor VP-872
Brakes
Brakes
Cantilever
Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, Chang Star 279 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Steel
Steel
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
—
Padded
Seatpost
Steel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter
Steel, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, Rear: Shimano coaster brake
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Rims
Steel, 36-hole
Steel, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.95"
20 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.