VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Mountain Cycle San Andreas 8.6

Velopedia Archive ID 52331

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMountain Cycle
ModelSan Andreas 8.6
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID52331
Original MSRP$2,959.00
ColorsBrushed, polished, red
SizesLarge, medium, small, xsmall
Weight27 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel/welded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockMountain Cycle Aftershock, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG71, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesPro Stop Full Hydraulic brakes, Pro Stop Full Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Shimano Deore LX
HandlebarTitec 140g
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTitec chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager C-20
SeatpostTitec AL-235, 31.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic M231, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" IRC PiranhaPro, Rear: 26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 17, 2026.