Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 American Flyer MT-3

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

Original MSRP
$3,882.00
Sizes
14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 20.5"
Colors
Black, brushed
Weight
22.75
Archive ID
53186
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded titanium
Frame Material3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano XTR
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR
CranksetRace Face LP Compact, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 111 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SCM90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesPaul Components brakes, Paul Love Levers levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsOnza Raw
StemSalsa chromoly
SaddleSpecialized Prolong S 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 kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Onza Rip kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Component specifications may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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