Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 51808
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Performance |
| Model | Gryphon XT |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 51808 |
| Original MSRP | $1,699.00 |
| Colors | Polished |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 20" |
| Weight | 25.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | 6061 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Risse, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Performance MC-4 (clipless) |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless YST 541AE |
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| Handlebar | Bontrager Titec 150g |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy |
| Saddle | Vetta SL |
| Seatpost | Kalloy Uno, 29.4 mm diameter |
| Rims | Front: Bontrager BCX-1, Rear: Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Lite Comp |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 575 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.