Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 American Flyer MT-3

Velopedia Archive ID 53186

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	American Flyer
Model	MT-3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	53186
Original MSRP	$3,882.00
Colors	Black, brushed
Sizes	14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight	22.75 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded titanium
Frame material	3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Race Face LP Compact, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 111 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SCM90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Paul Components brakes, Paul Love Levers levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
Handlebar	Control Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Onza Raw
Stem	Salsa chromoly
Saddle	Specialized Prolong S Evolution
Seatpost	Control Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 1.90" Onza Rail kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Onza Rip kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	72.5°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1049 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

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