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1996 Rocky Mountain Fusion Suspension

Velopedia Archive ID 52638

Overview

Model year1996
BrandRocky Mountain
ModelFusion Suspension
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID52638
Original MSRP$750.00
ColorsLaser blue
Sizes14.5", 16", 17.5", 18.5", 19.5", 21"
Weight26.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetRMB CPI Model II, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Tektro alloy levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarRMB Stratos 1
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemRMB custom 6061 alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Tieffe Racing
SeatpostRMB Stratos 1, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR20, 32-hole
SpokesChung Nan stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 22, 2026.