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1995 Motiv Back Country

Velopedia Archive ID 32501

Overview

Model year1995
BrandMotiv
ModelBack Country
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID32501
Original MSRP$229.00
ColorsBlack/red/black fade
Sizes19.5", womens 17.5"
Weight33.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-20
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY30/TY31 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-25, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY20
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-21, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG 50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-892N

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 889 brakes, Chang Star 396P levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemSteel
SaddleVelo VL-179
SeatpostSteel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsJoy Tech SF hubset, Q/R front
RimsAlloy, 36-hole
Spokes2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Maxxis
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Wheelbase1066 mm
Fork offset / rake56 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.