VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 American Flyer Terminator

Velopedia Archive ID 58291

Overview

Model year1996
BrandAmerican Flyer
ModelTerminator
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID58291
Original MSRP$2,985.00
ColorsBrushed
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm
Weight20.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 103 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Stronglight A9
HandlebarScott LF-2
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemSalsa chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic Open SUP CD, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center406 mm
Wheelbase977 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

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