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1996 High Zoot Talon AMP Elite

Velopedia Archive ID 54961

Overview

Model year1996
BrandHigh Zoot
ModelTalon AMP Elite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID54961
Original MSRP$2,999.00
ColorsBlack, polished, purple, red, white, yellow
Sizes19"

Frameset

Frame constructionOne-piece carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber monocoque w/6061 T6 aluminum rear triangle
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockAMP, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsOnza HO (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga Master DL2
HandlebarHigh Zoot Glass
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
SeatpostHigh Zoot Graphite, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsVelocity K-525, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
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
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

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