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1996 High Zoot Talon AMP Premium

Velopedia Archive ID 58074

Overview

Model year1996
BrandHigh Zoot
ModelTalon AMP Premium
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID58074
Original MSRP$2,480.00
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 Mag 21
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockAMP, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsOdyssey Sport

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga Alchemy
HandlebarControl Tech aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 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, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Onza Honch
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.