VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Nishiki Cascade

Velopedia Archive ID 54832

Overview

Model year1996
BrandNishiki
ModelCascade
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID54832
Original MSRP$629.99
ColorsNu Caribbean Linear
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight26 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7005 aluminum, oversize
ForkNishiki
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki STE
HandlebarSameness MB-268-L alloy
Handlebar extensionsSameness SBD-07
StemSameness alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostPolygon PM-736A, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 2519, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC PiranhaPro TC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake44.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 3, 2026.