Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 ProFlex 956

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

Original MSRP
$3,599.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Polished
Weight
24
Archive ID
55929
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded aluminum
Frame MaterialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted w/thermoplastic swingarm
ForkGirvin CL MCU
Fork MaterialThermoplastic Carbon Fiber, Girvin Linkage crown
Rear ShockGirvin MCU, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M747 SPD (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
HandlebarGirvin/Easton
Handlebar ExtensionsControl Tech Stix Team Issue
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle San Marco Concor Lite
SeatpostSyncros Pro Series aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 220, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL-15 stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
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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