VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road Tour

Velopedia Archive ID 55050

Overview

Model year1996
BrandBruce Gordon
ModelRock 'n Road Tour
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID55050
Original MSRP$2,200.00
ColorsBlack, dark blue, red
Sizes38 cm, 41 cm, 44 cm, 47 cm, 50 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm, 59 cm
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange MTB chromoly, double-butted
ForkBruce Gordon
Fork materialTange chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra bar-end
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN91, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano XT Comp w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano Deore XT
HandlebarSR Modolo Bend anatomic
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemBruce Gordon Chicken Neck
SaddleSpecialized Prolong
SeatpostSR TCO, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic M3D, 36-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 43c Bruce Gordon Rock 'n Road
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1041.4 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.