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1996 Counterpoint Opus IV SE

Velopedia Archive ID 58380

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCounterpoint
ModelOpus IV SE
Bicycle typeTandem (recumbent)
Archive ID58380
Original MSRP$3,999.99
ColorsBuyer's choice
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker adjustable recumbent, captain 20"/stoker adjustable recumbent, captain 22"/stoker adjustable recumbent
Weight45 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkCounterpoint
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore DX thumbshifters
Front derailleurSachs New Success, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Fuse Tandem, 28/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRitchey Logic brakes, Ritchey Logic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2
HandlebarSpectre Rock Bar
Handlebar extensionsControl Tech Stix II
StemSR CYS 50
SaddleAvocet C20/Counterpoint mesh
SeatpostSpeciallized DD, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFront: Araya 7X, Rear: Mavic 117 SUP, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 1.75" Tioga ST Comp, Rear: 26 x 1.25" Specialized Fat Boy
Wheel sizeFront: 20", Rear: 26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1524 mm

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