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1996 Bontrager Race Lite

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$2,199.00
Sizes
11", 13", 15", 17", 19"
Colors
Black, dark blue, green, orange, purple, red, silver
Archive ID
53904
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialTrue Temper chromoly, custom-drawn
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
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-UN71, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Shimano Deore XT
HandlebarBontrager Race Lite
Handlebar ExtensionsBontrager Race Lite
StemBontrager Race Lite
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
SeatpostBontrager Race Lite, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsFront: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front TireBuyer's choice
Wheel SizeBuyer's choice wheels

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

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