Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Iron Horse FS Works2 Manitou

Velopedia Archive ID 53065

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Iron Horse
Model	FS Works2 Manitou
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	53065
Original MSRP	$1,100.00
Colors	Black/silver, red/yellow
Sizes	15.5", 17", 18", 19.5"
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	Chromoly main triangle
Fork	Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Shock Works R3, 3.4" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-946

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano STX M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-370A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Lee Chi alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle	Velo VL-253
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-266, 26.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal AT18, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	574 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	70°
Chainstay / rear center	419.1 mm
Wheelbase	1026.2 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.