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1996 Montague Backcountry

Original specifications: Shimano Tourney TY-22 drivetrain · 26" wheels.

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Archive #58469

Model year: 1996
Category: Folding
Original MSRP: $459.95
Sizes: 17", 18.5", 20.5"
Colors: Dark blue
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1996 archived details

Published colors: Dark blue
Frame: Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Original equipment: Shimano Tourney TY-22

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Original buildChromoly/hi-tensile steel · Shimano Tourney TY-22 · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

3 sizes · 1 color

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Published sizes

17"18.5"20.5"

Published colors

Dark blue

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame Material	Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Fork Material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shifters	Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset	28/38/48 teeth
Rear Cogs	6-speed
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-895

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Tien Hsin
Seatpost	26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

Rims	Alex VP-20
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples
Front Tire	26 x 1.95" Duro
Wheel Size	26" wheels

Gearing

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Parts & serviceability

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Chain · Original

1/2 x 3/32" Replacement search: 6-speed bicycle chain Before ordering: Check chain width and length.

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Front tire · Original

26 x 1.95" Duro Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Pedals · Original

Wellgo LU-895

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Front derailleur · Original

Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing

bottom-pull

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Tourney TY-22

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Shifters · Original

Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount

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Seatpost · Original

26.0 mm diameter

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Rims · Original

Alex VP-20

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Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Duro
Drivetrain: 6-speed
Seatpost diameter: 26 mm

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

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Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-22 · Shifters: Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-22 · Crankset: 28/38/48 teeth · Rear cogs: 6-speed · Chain: 1/2 x 3/32"

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Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alex VP-20 · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Duro

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Inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking, plugs, bulges or exposed threads and confirm the installed sizes are safe for the rims and available frame and fork clearance.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: Tien Hsin · Seatpost: 26.0 mm diameter · Pedals: Wellgo LU-895

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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1996 Montague Backcountry