Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1996 Breezer Lightning · 1998 Breezer Lightning
| Specification | 1996 Breezer Lightning | 1998 Breezer Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1996 | 1998 |
| Brand | Breezer | Breezer |
| Model | Lightning | Lightning |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, non-suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 54194 | 73228 |
| Original MSRP | $2,300.00 | $2,195.00 |
| Colors | Black, black/ivory combo | Black w/ivory spears |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21" | 15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21" |
| Weight | 21.5 lb | 22.9 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel | TIG-welded |
| Frame material | Chromoly, heat-treated | Breezer D'Fusion chromoly, double-butted, heat treated |
| Fork | Breezer Cush | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano XTR/XT | Shimano Deore XT/XTR |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Ritchey Logic, 22/32/42 teeth | Breezer Vortex, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Ritchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle | Ritchey SuperLogic Comp, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless) | Ritchey Logic |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers | Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-2.0 L levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset DX2 |
| Handlebar | Ritchey WCS ProLite | Ritchey CompLite |
| Handlebar extensions | Onza Raw | Onza Raw 110 |
| Stem | WTB Knees Ease | Ritchey CompLite |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector WCS, titanium rails | Ritchey Vector WCS |
| Seatpost | Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter | Titec PG, 27.2mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | — | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims | Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole | Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted | Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 1.8mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS | 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS |
| Rear tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS | 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SK |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1996 Breezer Lightning | 1998 Breezer Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71.5° | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 421.6 mm | 421.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049 mm | 1049 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.