Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Fat City Cycles Buck Shaver

Velopedia Archive ID 56912

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Fat City Cycles
Model	Buck Shaver
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	56912
Original MSRP	$1,550.00
Colors	Black, dark blue, purple, red
Sizes	14.5", 17", 19", xsmall

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	True Temper chromoly, triple-butted
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN71, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Shimano Deore LX
Handlebar	Titec 140g
Handlebar extensions	Titec aluminum L bend
Stem	Titec chromoly
Saddle	Selle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Titec AL-235, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.