VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cignal Montero

Velopedia Archive ID 57178

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCignal
ModelMontero
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID57178
Original MSRP$269.95
ColorsGreen, red
Sizes14.5", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 17.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkCignal
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetCyclone CPI-355, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 996AD brakes, Grip Tek 303A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H84-B
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleVelo VL-180
SeatpostPillar, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsCMC 7XA alloy, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda K-850
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1046.5 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.