Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 53726
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Dirt Research |
| Model | Badlands |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 53726 |
| Original MSRP | $530.00 |
| Colors | Black |
| Sizes | 17" |
| Weight | 25.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Tange Infinity chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Dirt Research DR524A |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Alivio |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-300i |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Buyer's choice |
| Brakes | Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Lee Chi 309A levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga OS-NSS-ST2 |
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| Handlebar | Dirt Research 140g alloy |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Dirt Research |
| Saddle | Dirt Research Racing |
| Seatpost | Dirt Research, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | Union stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 24 x 1.80" Specialized Ground Control |
| Wheel size | 24" wheels |
| Top tube | 533.4 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73.3° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 419.1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1008.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.