VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 American Flyer Bobcat

Velopedia Archive ID 51194

Overview

Model year1996
BrandAmerican Flyer
ModelBobcat
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID51194
Original MSRP$2,995.00
ColorsBrushed, yellow
Sizes12", 14", 16.5", 18.5", 19.5"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesOnza H.O. brakes, Dia-Compe PC-12 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensionsControl Tech Stix Team Issue
StemSalsa chromoly
SaddleSpecialized Prolong Red Evolution
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.90" Onza Rail, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Onza Rip
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1049 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.