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1996 Redline RL 240

Velopedia Archive ID 58250

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Redline
Model	RL 240
Bicycle type	Freestyle/jumping
Archive ID	58250
Original MSRP	$299.99
Colors	Chrome-plated, unfinished
Sizes	Boys 12"
Weight	28 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Pulse welded
Frame material	Hi-tensile steel
Fork	Redline
Fork material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	N/A
Shifters	N/A
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	1-piece chromoly 7", 44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Tien Hsin TH-404
BB shell width	68mm Threadless
Rear cogs	1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain	Taya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-313

Brakes

Brakes	Dia-Compe Bulldog brakes, Chang Star 257A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tien Hsin TH-404
Handlebar	Redline
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Redline
Saddle	Redline
Seatpost	Steel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal Rhyno, 48-hole
Spokes	Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	20 x 2.00" Redline
Wheel size	20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	507 mm
Head-tube angle	74°
Seat-tube angle	71°
Chainstay / rear center	378 mm
Wheelbase	935 mm
Fork offset / rake	28 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.