VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Bilenky Breakaway

Velopedia Archive ID 51976

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBilenky
ModelBreakaway
Bicycle typeFolding
Archive ID51976
Original MSRP$1,150.00
ColorsDark blue, green, light blue, orange, purple, red
Sizes16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5", 23"
Weight27 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange chromoly
ForkTange
Fork materialTange chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleurShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST Sealed Tech
HandlebarJamis Chromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAlloy
SaddleJamis MTB
SeatpostPolygon PM-215

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 4019, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Cheng Shin Inverted
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube552.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center434.3 mm
Wheelbase1035 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm

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