VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Performance Gryphon LX

Velopedia Archive ID 58284

Overview

Model year1996
BrandPerformance
ModelGryphon LX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID58284
Original MSRP$1,399.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight26.1 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPerformance MC-4 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST 541AE
HandlebarBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKalloy
SaddleVetta SL
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 29.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFront: Bontrager BCX-1, Rear: Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Lite Comp
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1055 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 September 29, 2026.