Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range486%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 Rocky Mountain Cardiac
Original specifications: Shimano STX/Alivio drivetrain · 26" wheels · 26.4 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #59114- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $499.00
- Sizes
- 14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
- Colors
- Black
- Weight
- 26.4 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Black
- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano STX/Alivio
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTange chromoly, double-butted · Shimano STX/Alivio · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Tange chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Tange |
| Fork Material | Tange chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano STX/Alivio |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | RMB CPI Model I, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano STX M-System brakes, Tektro 360AP levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | RMB Stratos 1 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | RMB chromoly |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Triax Racing |
| Seatpost | RMB Stratos 1, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Sun Metal L18, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 565 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 430 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 41 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Shimano BB-LP26
110 mm spindle
Selle Italia Triax Racing
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Shimano STX
RMB Stratos 1
26.8 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Tange · Tange chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano STX/Alivio · Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-400 · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano STX · Crankset: RMB CPI Model I, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano STX M-System brakes, Tektro 360AP levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Metal L18, 32-hole · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 · Handlebar: RMB Stratos 1 · Stem: RMB chromoly · Seatpost: RMB Stratos 1, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Triax Racing · Pedals: Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
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