Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Romic Athena Sport

Velopedia Archive ID 58227

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Romic
Model	Athena Sport
Bicycle type	Road/sport
Archive ID	58227
Original MSRP	$1,950.00
Colors	Black, Buyer's choice, dark blue, gold, gray, green, light blue, orange, pearl overspray, pink, red, silver, sunset overspray, teal, white, yellow
Sizes	46 cm, 47 cm, 48 cm, 49 cm, 50 cm, 51 cm, 52 cm, 53 cm, 54 cm, 55 cm, 56 cm, 57 cm, 58 cm, 59 cm, 60 cm, 61 cm, 62 cm, 64 cm, 65 cm, custom, womens custom, xlarge
Weight	22 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Lugged steel
Frame material	Reynolds 531
Fork	Romic
Fork material	Reynolds 531, semi-sloping crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Campagnolo Athena
Shifters	Campagnolo Athena Ergo
Front derailleur	Campagnolo Athena, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Campagnolo Athena
Crankset	Campagnolo Athena, 39/52 teeth
Bottom bracket	Campagnolo Athena, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth
Chain	Campagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Campagnolo Athena dual pivot brakes, Campagnolo Athena levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Campagnolo Athena
Handlebar	Cinelli 64
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Cinelli 1/A
Saddle	Velo RaceLite
Seatpost	Campagnolo Athena, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Campagnolo Omega Strada
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 23c Michelin Select
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	560 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1000 mm
Fork offset / rake	51 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 7, 2026.