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1996 Bianchi Project 3

Velopedia Archive ID 53251

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Bianchi
Model	Project 3
Bicycle type	Hybrid
Archive ID	53251
Original MSRP	$629.99
Colors	Green
Sizes	16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged steel
Frame material	Tange Infinity chromoly, double-butted
Fork	Bianchi
Fork material	Chromoly, butted, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX-RC
Crankset	Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Hung Kwang VP-893

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tien Hsin TH-3050SW
Handlebar	Alico alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Kalloy alloy
Saddle	Ritchey Vector Sport
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-248, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Alesa 4019, 36-hole
Spokes	Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 40c Ritchey Alphabite Trail Mix
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	550 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1044 mm
Fork offset / rake	50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.