VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Mikado Marco Polo

Velopedia Archive ID 57686

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMikado
ModelMarco Polo
Bicycle typeTouring
Archive ID57686
Original MSRP$949.00
ColorsIce platinum
Sizes45 cm, 50 cm, 55 cm, 60 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionDirect brazing steel
Frame materialTrue Temper OXII
ForkMikado
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 985c brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST 8002
HandlebarAlloy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy alloy
SaddleSelle Bassano Vuelta
SeatpostKalloy SP-243, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR16, 36-hole
SpokesSapim stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 32c Michelin Select
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube559 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1051 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.