Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1996 ProFlex 956 LE

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

Original MSRP
$3,599.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20"
Colors
Polished
Weight
23.5
Archive ID
54808
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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 GroupGrip Shift/Shimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift ESP 900
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurGrip Shift ESP 900
CranksetTopline TLX-400, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketAction Tech Ti Attack Bracket, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic WCS titanium (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesHersey brakes, Paul Love Levers levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek
HandlebarGirvin/Easton
Handlebar ExtensionsControl Tech Stix Team Issue
StemControl Tech
SaddleSelle San Marco Concor Lite
SeatpostTamer Carbon, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

RimsMavic 217 SUP, 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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