Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Iron Horse ARS 680 (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 59291

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Iron Horse
Model	ARS 680 (01)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	59291
Original MSRP	$769.95
Colors	Black
Sizes	15", 16.5", 18", 19.5", 21"
Weight	26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio/STX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Tektro 361A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Leadtec
Handlebar extensions	Tsan Ming TMA 300
Stem	Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle	Velo VL-253
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-266, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal AT18, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.