Bicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 57501
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Ryan |
| Model | Vanguard |
| Bicycle type | Recumbent |
| Archive ID | 57501 |
| Original MSRP | $1,650.00 |
| Colors | Black, dark blue, green, red, teal |
| Sizes | Adjustable for rider height:5'2" to 6'2" |
| Weight | 30.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 4130 chromoly |
| Fork | Pyramid |
| Fork material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore LX |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Crankset | SR alloy, 32/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN51, 122.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | SR/Suntour Low-Fat |
| Brakes | Pederson SE brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers |
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| Headset | 1" Tioga Expert |
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| Handlebar | Ryan |
| Handlebar extensions | Advent |
| Stem | N/A |
| Saddle | Aluminum frame recumbent |
| Seatpost | N/A |
| Rims | Bontrager BCX-3, 36-hole |
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| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 20 x 1.50" Haro Ninja, Rear: 26 x 1.25" Specialized Fat Boy |
| Wheel size | Front: 20", Rear: 26" wheels |
| Head-tube angle | 69° |
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| Wheelbase | 1689.1 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 57.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.