Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Bilenky Hedgehog 853

Velopedia Archive ID 57831

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Bilenky
Model	Hedgehog 853
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	57831
Original MSRP	$2,750.00
Colors	Buyer's choice
Sizes	Custom
Weight	24.3 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Fillet brazed steel
Frame material	Reynolds 853
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR/XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN91, 108 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
Chain	Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XTR brakes, Dia-Compe SS-5 Mark II levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Shimano Deore XT
Handlebar	Ritchey WCS ProLite
Handlebar extensions	Ritchey Logic Pro WCS
Stem	Trans-X alloy
Saddle	Buyer's choice
Seatpost	Kalloy Uno

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic M231, 32-hole
Spokes	DT Revolution stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Continental Leader Pro, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Continental Cross Country
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle	71.5°
Chainstay / rear center	421.6 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 October 7, 2026.