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1996 Mikado Zenith

Velopedia Archive ID 56815

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMikado
ModelZenith
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID56815
Original MSRP$659.00
ColorsFrosted 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 Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
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-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 985c brakes, alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST 8002
HandlebarMikado alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMikado chromoly
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 38c Ritchey Tom Slick
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 24, 2026.