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1996 Oryx 3000-S

Velopedia Archive ID 53823

Overview

Model year1996
BrandOryx
Model3000-S
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID53823
Original MSRP$999.00
ColorsTitanium color/dusty green gloss
Sizes40 cm, 45 cm, 50 cm, 55 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionDirect brazing steel
Frame materialTrue Temper OXII
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe 985c brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarTrans-X alloy
Handlebar extensionsOryx alloy
StemZanzi alloy
SaddleSelle Bassano Vuelta
SeatpostZanzi, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesSapim stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Oryx kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Oryx Mud Max kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube547 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1057 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 21, 2026.