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1996 Bontrager Privateer

Mountain bike, non-suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$949.00
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19"
Colors
Black, green
Archive ID
51662
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialTrue Temper chromoly, custom-drawn
ForkTange
Fork MaterialTange chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSystem 2 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki Levin
HandlebarBontrager Race
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemBontrager Race
SaddleBontrager Velo C-20
SeatpostBontrager Race, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsBontrager BCX-3, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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