VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 De Bernardi Thron Touring Athena

Velopedia Archive ID 56645

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDe Bernardi
ModelThron Touring Athena
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID56645
Original MSRP$1,725.00
ColorsDark blue
Sizes49 cm, 51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 57 cm, 59 cm, 61 cm, 63 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged steel
Frame materialColumbus Thron
Fork materialColumbus Thron, semi-sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCampagnolo Athena
ShiftersCampagnolo Athena Ergo
Front derailleurCampagnolo Athena, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurCampagnolo Athena
CranksetCampagnolo Athena, 32/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracket113 mm spindle
BB shell width70mm Italian
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainCampagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesCampagnolo Athena dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Athena levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Campagnolo Athena
HandlebarTTT Forma 44
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle San Marco Rolls
SeatpostCampagnolo Athena, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFir EL45, 32-hole
SpokesACI stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Hutchinson
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1028.7 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

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