VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 High Zoot Talon Strut Ultra

Velopedia Archive ID 59445

Overview

Model year1996
BrandHigh Zoot
ModelTalon Strut Ultra
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID59445
Original MSRP$4,105.00
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 SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-4, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetShimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 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

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 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 angle72.5°
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.