VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Fat City Cycles Chris Chance

Velopedia Archive ID 59404

Overview

Model year1996
BrandFat City Cycles
ModelChris Chance
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID59404
Original MSRP$2,225.00
ColorsDark blue, metallic green, metallic silver, red
Sizes48 cm, 49 cm, 50 cm, 51 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, custom

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper OXIII, triple butted, heat-treated
ForkYo Eddy!
Fork materialTrue Temper 4130 chromoly
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 105 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic Reflex CD, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Michelin Super Comp
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center415 mm
Wheelbase995 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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