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1996 Dean Bam Bam

Velopedia Archive ID 53702

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDean
ModelBam Bam
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID53702
Original MSRP$3,350.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes13.8", 15", 16", 17", 18"
Weight24.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialAlcoa CU92 6013 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy DH
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRhino Racing, 24/34/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRhino Racing brakes, Dia-Compe SS-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarDean aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDean alloy
SaddleVelo titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Onza Aggro, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Onza Honch
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.