Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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1996 Breezer Lightning
Original specifications: Shimano XTR/XT drivetrain · 26" wheels · 21.5 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #54194- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $2,300.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Black, Black/Ivory Combo
- Weight
- 21.5 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Black, Black/Ivory Combo
- Frame
- Chromoly, heat-treated
- Original equipment
- Shimano XTR/XT
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildChromoly, heat-treated · Shimano XTR/XT · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, heat-treated |
| Fork | Breezer Cush |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano XTR/XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Ritchey Logic, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Ritchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Ritchey WCS ProLite |
| Handlebar Extensions | Onza Raw |
| Stem | WTB Knees Ease |
| Saddle | Ritchey Vector WCS, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Wheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS |
| Rear Tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 421.6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1049 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano CN-HG91
1/2 x 3/32"
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Titec AL-235
27.2 mm diameter
Retailer offers
Race Face Ride XC Seatpost Black, 27.2x375mm
Replacement option
26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS
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Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes
Shimano Deore XT levers
Ritchey ProLite
110 mm spindle
Ritchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless)
Ritchey Vector WCS
titanium rails
Ritchey Logic
22/32/42 teeth
Shimano XTR
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Ritchey WCS ProLite
WTB Knees Ease
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Ritchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel · Fork: Breezer Cush · Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano XTR/XT · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: Ritchey Logic, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Ritchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Breezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset · Handlebar: Ritchey WCS ProLite · Stem: WTB Knees Ease · Seatpost: Titec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter · Saddle: Ritchey Vector WCS, titanium rails · Pedals: Ritchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless)
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