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1996 GT Rage

Original specifications: Shimano 105SC drivetrain · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #59968
Model year
1996
Category
Road
Original MSRP
$1,549.00
Sizes
50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Colors
Polished
Geometry
Legacy reference
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25 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues

1996 archived details

Published colors
Polished
Frame
7005 aluminum, butted
Original equipment
Shimano 105SC

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Original build7005 aluminum, butted · Shimano 105SC · 700c wheels

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Published sizes and colors

6 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

50 cm52 cm54 cm56 cm58 cm60 cm

Published colors

Polished

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame Material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkKinesis
Fork MaterialAluminum, bonded, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front DerailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-A525 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Tange
HandlebarProfile Hammer
StemAlloy
SaddleVetta TT Transverse
SeatpostAlloy

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic CXP 14, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire700 x 23c Tioga Proline
Wheel Size700c wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase996 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes53/39T · 12–23T · 8-speed
Lowest1.70:1 Highest4.42:1 Total range260%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear11.9 mph Highest gear31.1 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-HG70

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
700 x 23c Tioga Proline Replacement search: 700cx23 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-UN52
More parts (3)Fewer parts
Pedals · Original
Shimano PD-A525 SPD (clipless)
Crankset · Original
Shimano 105SC

39/53 teeth

Rims · Original
Mavic CXP 14

32-hole

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Front tire
700 x 23c Tioga Proline
Drivetrain
8-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-UN52 · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Kinesis · Aluminum, bonded, aero crown

Archived: Group: Shimano 105SC · Shifters: Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano 105SC GS · Crankset: Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic CXP 14, 32-hole · Front tire: 700 x 23c Tioga Proline

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Tange · Handlebar: Profile Hammer · Stem: Alloy · Seatpost: Alloy · Saddle: Vetta TT Transverse · Pedals: Shimano PD-A525 SPD (clipless)

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