Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 59210
| Model year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cherry Bicycles |
| Model | Dear John (09) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 59210 |
| Original MSRP | $2,785.00 |
| Colors | Buyer's choice |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 21" |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Buyer's choice |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy SL |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano XTR |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano XTR, clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Shimano XTR M950-HG |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing |
| Chain | Sachs SCM55, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR brakes, Shimano XTR levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Answer Hyperlite |
| Handlebar extensions | Craig |
| Stem | Control Tech |
| Saddle | Selle San Marco Strada, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Control Tech Control Post, 28.6 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 590.5 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.