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1996 Otis Guy Smoothie 105 Steel

Velopedia Archive ID 50638

Overview

Model year1996
BrandOtis Guy
ModelSmoothie 105 Steel
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID50638
Original MSRP$2,285.00
ColorsBlack, clear powder, dark blue, green, orange, purple, red
Sizes51 cm, 53 cm, 55 cm, 56.5 cm, 58 cm, 60.5 cm, 63 cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel & fillet-brazed steel
Frame materialRitchey WCS Prestige
ForkTange Silhouette
Fork materialTange Ultralight chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockSoftride Suspension Beam, 4.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 105SC
HandlebarTTT Forma SL
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemTTT Synthesis
SaddleSelle San Marco Strada, titanium rails
SeatpostSoftride Suspension Beam

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic Reflex CD, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 700 x 20c Michelin Super Comp, Rear: 700 x 23c Michelin Super Comp
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center400 mm
Wheelbase980 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

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