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1996 Bontrager Ti Lite

Velopedia Archive ID 56146

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBontrager
ModelTi Lite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID56146
Original MSRP$3,200.00
ColorsNatural titanium
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19"

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
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 31.8 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, 27.0 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1038.9 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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