Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Motiv Sonora

Velopedia Archive ID 32504

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Motiv
Model	Sonora
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	32504
Original MSRP	$599.00
Colors	Black/emerald green/black fade
Sizes	Custom
Weight	24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	7005 aluminum, double-butted, heat treated
Fork	Tange 810-T
Fork material	Tange chromoly, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-934 alloy

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Dia-Compe S Series Aheadset
Handlebar	Lee Chi alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Sameness alloy
Saddle	Velo VL-249
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-266, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Araya GP-710, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" Maxxis Viper
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	540 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1060 mm
Fork offset / rake	47 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.