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1996 Alpinestars RSA-440

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,399.00
Sizes
40 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm
Colors
Black
Weight
28.5
Archive ID
51097
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Vanilla, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 862A brakes, Tektro RBP-370A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" YST Sealed Tech
HandlebarAlpinestars XC
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAlpinestars XC
SaddleVelo VL-253
SeatpostAlpinestars XC, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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