Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Performance M-506

Velopedia Archive ID 52308

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Performance
Model	M-506
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	52308
Original MSRP	$409.00
Colors	Black, green
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	True Temper AVR
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP-965A w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tien Hsin TH-3600
Handlebar	Hsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Meng Jing chromoly
Saddle	Selle San Marco Hovercraft Gel
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 26.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Weinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Performance VersaTrac
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	565 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1018 mm
Fork offset / rake	40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.