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1996 Breezer Lightning

Velopedia Archive ID 54194

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBreezer
ModelLightning
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID54194
Original MSRP$2,300.00
ColorsBlack, black/ivory combo
Sizes15", 17", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight21.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame materialChromoly, heat-treated
ForkBreezer Cush
Fork materialChromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR/XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetRitchey Logic, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketRitchey ProLite, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless)

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe TRB Aheadset
HandlebarRitchey WCS ProLite
Handlebar extensionsOnza Raw
StemWTB Knees Ease
SaddleRitchey Vector WCS, titanium rails
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsBreezer Backdraft 390, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max SC WCS
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Z-Max WCS
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center421.6 mm
Wheelbase1049 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 November 11, 2026.