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1996 Fat City Cycles Shock-a-Billy

Velopedia Archive ID 51807

Overview

Model year1996
BrandFat City Cycles
ModelShock-a-Billy
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID51807
Original MSRP$4,425.00
ColorsDark blue, metallic green, metallic silver, red
Sizes13", 14", 14.5", 15.5", 16"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly, triple-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy DH
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox C, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupSachs 5000
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurSachs 5000
Rear derailleurSachs 5000
CranksetKooka, 26/36/48 teeth
Bottom bracketWorld Class, 122.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesOnza H.O. brakes, Kooka Racha levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" threadless King NoThreadSet
HandlebarAnswer Hyperlite
Handlebar extensionsOnza CWA
StemRingle Zooka
SaddleYo Eddy! Team
SeatpostRingle Moby Post, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 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 10, 2026.