Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Klein Mantra Pro (03)

Velopedia Archive ID 55863

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Klein
Model	Mantra Pro (03)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	55863
Original MSRP	$4,999.00
Colors	Buyer's choice, red
Sizes	19", 20", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Gradient 9000 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Klein Proprietary, 5.9" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT w/Tune kit
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL w/Tune kit
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing w/Tune kit, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR w/Tune kit
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT w/Tune kit, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Klein Precision, titanium, 108 mm spindle
BB shell width	72mm Threadless
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SCM90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M747 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT w/Tune kit/Tune cantilever front brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Klein oversize Klein Airhead
Handlebar	Klein MC2
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Integral to handlebar
Saddle	Vetta TT Tri-Shock, carbon fiber rails
Seatpost	Syncros Pro Series aluminum, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Front: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
Spokes	Union stainless steel & titanium, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.35" Klein Deathgrip
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	579.1 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.2°
Chainstay / rear center	416.6 mm
Wheelbase	1033 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.