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1996 Bontrager Privateer Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 52783

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBontrager
ModelPrivateer Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID52783
Original MSRP$1,499.00
ColorsDark blue, silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, custom-drawn
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

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, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 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 XT 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

RimsFront: Bontrager BCX-1, Rear: Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart kevlar, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Panaracer Spike kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 12, 2026.