VelopediaBicycle Archive ยท Specification report

1996 MTN TEK Extreme

Velopedia Archive ID 50137

Overview

Model year1996
BrandMTN TEK
ModelExtreme
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50137
Original MSRP$360.00
ColorsGreen, satin blue
Sizes14", 15.5", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurSuntour FD-XT150, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetSR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST-BB 969
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-943

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Tektro 371A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Chin Haur CH90
HandlebarMeng Jing MJ-110PP
Handlebar extensionsAkela BN325
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo VL-161
SeatpostKalloy SP-200, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsKin Lin RT-6n, 36-hole
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda K-816
Wheel size26" wheels

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