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1996 Motiv Ground Pounder (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 50090

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMotiv
ModelGround Pounder (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50090
Original MSRP$379.00
ColorsPurple/plum fade
Sizes16.5"
Weight30.7 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-CT91, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 300A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo VL-179 w/B-10 cover
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFemco A5, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
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.