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1996 Performance R-006

Velopedia Archive ID 54921

Overview

Model year1996
BrandPerformance
ModelR-006
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID54921
Original MSRP$1,899.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes50 cm, 53 cm, 56 cm, 59 cm, 62 cm
Weight19.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionOne-piece carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon fiber monocoque
ForkAdvanced Composite Wound Up
Fork materialCarbon fiber composite, semi-sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainSachs SCR80, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsLook PP-236 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki Levin
HandlebarITM Europa
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemItm
SaddlePerformance titanium/leather
SeatpostKalloy SP-230, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic Reflex CD, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase988 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.