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1996 Oryx 6000

Velopedia Archive ID 51831

Overview

Model year1996
BrandOryx
Model6000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID51831
Original MSRP$1,379.00
ColorsBlack w/yellow rear triangle
Sizes40 cm, 45 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionDirect brazing steel/welded aluminum
Frame materialTrue Temper OXII w/6061 T6 aluminum rear
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockAMP, 2.5" travel

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
CranksetSugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake/Dia-Compe 985c front brakes, Avid SD-2.0 levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 220, 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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.