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1996 Oryx 8000

Velopedia Archive ID 52952

Overview

Model year1996
BrandOryx
Model8000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID52952
Original MSRP$2,199.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes40 cm, 48 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockAMP, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT 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 220, 32-hole
SpokesSapim stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
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.