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1996 Scorpio Primrose

Original specifications: Shimano Altus drivetrain · 26" wheels · 28 lb published weight.

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Archive #54145
Model year
1996
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$200.00
Sizes
Womens 18"
Colors
Red
Weight
28 lb
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1996 archived details

Published colors
Red
Frame
Hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Shimano Altus

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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Altus · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

1 size · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Womens 18"

Published colors

Red

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded steel
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkPilot Jumbo Fork
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, sloping crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Altus
ShiftersShimano Altus top-mount
Front DerailleurShimano Altus, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-20
CranksetDotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore DX brakes, alloy levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarPilot
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemPilot
SaddlePilot
SeatpostAlloy

Wheels & Tires

RimsAlesa alloy, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-100
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48/38/28T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1 Highest3.69:1 Total range369%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.9 mph Highest gear25.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

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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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-100 Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Tourney TY-20
Shifters · Original
Shimano Altus top-mount

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Front tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-100
Drivetrain
7-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
73mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Pilot Jumbo Fork · Hi-tensile steel, sloping crown

Archived: Group: Shimano Altus · Shifters: Shimano Altus top-mount · Front derailleur: Shimano Altus, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-20 · Crankset: Dotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore DX brakes, alloy levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alesa alloy, 36-hole · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Kenda K-100

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" steel · Handlebar: Pilot · Stem: Pilot · Seatpost: Alloy · Saddle: Pilot · Pedals: Resin

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