VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cignal Rialto

Velopedia Archive ID 52210

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCignal
ModelRialto
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID52210
Original MSRP$229.95
ColorsDeep purple, light blue
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkCignal Cross
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersGrip Shift Quickshift
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel S-345 w/guard, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-32, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-872 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesAPSE 996A brakes, Grip Tek 303A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H84
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy mid-rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung alloy
SaddleVelo VL-183
SeatpostPillar, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsCMC alloy, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Kenda K-830
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake39.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.