Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Motiv Al T Tube

Velopedia Archive ID 56316

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Motiv
Model	Al T Tube
Bicycle type	BMX
Archive ID	56316
Original MSRP	$299.00
Colors	Polished w/yellow fork
Sizes	Boys 12.5"
Weight	25.4 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece 6 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Yst
BB shell width	68mm Threadless
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Victor VP-892

Brakes

Brakes	Jo-Ying steel cantilever brakes, Jo-Ying levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" YST steel
Handlebar	BMX steel
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	BMX alloy
Saddle	Velo BMX
Seatpost	Kalloy alloy, 28.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes	Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 20 x 2.125" ARG Rubber, Rear: 20 x 1.75" ARG Rubber
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	480 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	65°
Chainstay / rear center	365 mm
Wheelbase	930 mm
Fork offset / rake	30 mm

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