VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Redline RL 340

Velopedia Archive ID 52895

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRedline
ModelRL 340
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID52895
Original MSRP$224.99
ColorsBlack, chrome-plated
SizesBoys 12"
Weight27 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionPulse welded
Frame materialHi-tensile steel
ForkRedline
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece 5 1/2", 44 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-508
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
PedalsRedline platform

Brakes

Brakesfront/Chang Star 852AT rear cantilever rear brakes, Chang Star 257A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-404
HandlebarRedline
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemRedline Stealth
SaddleVelo VL-247
SeatpostSteel, 22.2 mm (7/8 inch) diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAlex 7X, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.00" Redline, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Redline
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube455 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center355 mm
Wheelbase880 mm
Fork offset / rake28 mm

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