Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Catamount Catamount MFS XT

Velopedia Archive ID 54718

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Catamount
Model	Catamount MFS XT
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	54718
Original MSRP	$2,750.00
Colors	Black, dark blue, green, purple, red, white, yellow
Sizes	16", 17", 18", 20", 22", womens 14.5", womens 16", womens 17", womens 18", womens 20"
Weight	24.25 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Alps-4R, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN71, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
Handlebar	Control Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Control Tech
Saddle	Selle San Marco Bontrager, titanium rails
Seatpost	American Classic Hot Rod, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	594.4 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.