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1996 Motiv Back Country

Velopedia Archive ID 57437

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMotiv
ModelBack Country
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID57437
Original MSRP$239.00
ColorsGreen
Sizes17.5", 19.5"
Weight33.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkA Pro
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-31 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel SP-311, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-892

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 889PT brakes, Chang Star 396A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo VL-169 w/B-10 cover
SeatpostSteel, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFemco A5, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-831
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1080 mm
Fork offset / rake55 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.