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1996 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Rider · 1998 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Rider

Specification1996 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Rider1998 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Rider
Overview
Model year19961998
BrandResearch DynamicsResearch Dynamics
ModelCoyote Team RiderCoyote Team Rider
Bicycle typeJuvenile mountain bike, suspensionJuvenile mountain bike, suspension
Archive ID5961471016
Original MSRP$335.00$269.00
ColorsRed/blackFade red/black
SizesBoys 13.5"Boys 13"
Weight28.3 lb27 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steelHi-tensile steel
ForkRST 154BRST 156
Fork materialChromoly, triple-clamp crownAluminum/chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22Shimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersGrip Shift QuickshiftGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pullSuntour Giga 450, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22Shimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetDotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teethProwheel S-355, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST, 122 mm spindleYST BB 621, 124.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 24 teeth7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895Wellgo LU-895
Brakes
BrakesTektro 889P brakes, Tektro 386P leversAPSE 112P brakes, APSE 306AP levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" YST 6221" YST steel
HandlebarJae Chen ATB-11Liyang MTB-110
Handlebar extensionsJD alloyHsin Lung MT30
StemMeng Jing ATB-130GLiyang SLU-80
SaddleVelo VL-244Cionlli 793M
SeatpostKalloy SP-05, 26.4 mm diameterLiyang, 25.6mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Front: Joy Tech Jy Soia Q/R, Rear: Joytech Jy Soid nutted
RimsKin Lin RT-6n, 36-holeWeinmann 119, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire24 x 2.10" Kenda K-81624 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
Wheel size24" wheels24" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Rider1998 Research Dynamics Coyote Team Rider
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle72°74°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm406.4 mm
Wheelbase993.1 mm1016 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.