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1996 Rocky Mountain Equipe (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 50396

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelEquipe (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50396
Original MSRP$1,190.00
ColorsForest green
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight24.75 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly, custom-butted
ForkTange
Fork materialChromoly, quad-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face IB Compact, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 118 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2
HandlebarRMB Stratos 3
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB custom 6061 alloy
SaddleVetta TT Tri-Shock, manganese rails
SeatpostRMB Stratos 2, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRitchey Rock 415, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube580 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center422 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.