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1996 Performance R-206

Velopedia Archive ID 57163

Overview

Model year1996
BrandPerformance
ModelR-206
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID57163
Original MSRP$649.00
ColorsRed, yellow
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionLugged steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkSpinner
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsLook Cyclolook

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-3600
HandlebarHsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung chromoly
SaddleSelle San Marco Hovercraft
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic MA-2, 36-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Cheng Shin C-740
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase998 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.