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1996 Battle Tomahawk LS (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 59428

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBattle
ModelTomahawk LS (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID59428
Original MSRP$3,399.00
ColorsRed, yellow
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight25.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel/welded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted/carbon fiber rear triangle
ForkRock Shox Judy DH
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Shimano Deore XT
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensionsControl Tech Stix Team Issue
StemControl Tech
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis C-1160, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis C-1066
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

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