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1996 Rans V-Rex

Velopedia Archive ID 51065

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRans
ModelV-Rex
Bicycle typeRecumbent
Archive ID51065
Original MSRP$1,475.00
ColorsGreen, red
Sizes37", 40"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame material4130 chromoly
ForkRans
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSR/Suntour Low-Fat Sport

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System/Dia-Compe 730 front brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarRans V-Bar
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRans V-Riser
SaddleRecumbant mesh seat
SeatpostN/A

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal M14A, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 1 1/8" IRC Roadlite EX, Rear: 26 x 1.25" Specialized Fat Boy
Wheel sizeFront: 20", Rear: 26" wheels

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