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1996 Performance M-206

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$849.00
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
Colors
Black
Weight
28.5
Archive ID
55171
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel/welded aluminum
Frame Material6061 T6 aluminum, butted (front triangle)
ForkRST 381
Fork MaterialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockDyna-mount DN-80, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetSR CW-CM35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-331A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless YST 541AE
HandlebarAvitar aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung alloy
SaddleSelle San Marco Hovercraft
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsWeinmann 519, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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