VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Crankin Cycles Hot Rod 650 Ace

Velopedia Archive ID 59969

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCrankin Cycles
ModelHot Rod 650 Ace
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID59969
Original MSRP$2,875.00
ColorsBlack/green, blue/white
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm
Weight18.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame materialTrue Temper Aero main triangle/True Temper chromoly stays
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockTitanium Suspension Beam

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Dura-Ace
ShiftersShimano Dura-Ace down-tube
Front derailleurShimano Dura-Ace, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano Dura-Ace
CranksetTopline, 42/56 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 21 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe BRS 200 SL brakes, Dia-Compe 188 TRI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Stronglight A9
HandlebarSyntace TT
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemProfile
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostAmerican Classic Hot Rod, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic CXP 12 CD, 28-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire650 x 20c Michelin Super Comp
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle78°
Chainstay / rear center393.7 mm
Wheelbase1018.5 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

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