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1996 High Zoot Talon AMP Custom

Velopedia Archive ID 57953

Overview

Model year1996
BrandHigh Zoot
ModelTalon AMP Custom
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID57953
Original MSRP$4,627.00
ColorsBlack, polished, purple, red, white, yellow
Sizes19"

Frameset

Frame constructionOne-piece carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber monocoque w/6061 T6 aluminum rear triangle
ForkBuyer's choice
Fork materialBuyer's choice
Rear shockAMP, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, top-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetTNT HDS Low Profile, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTNT HDS titanium, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsOnza HO titanium (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesMagura Hydrostop brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless King NoThreadSet
HandlebarHigh Zoot Graphite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitus titanium
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostHigh Zoot Graphite, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSpinergy rev-X-roks
SpokesCarbon fiber, molded
Spoke nipplesN/A
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Onza Aggro kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Onza Honch kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.