Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Signature Centaur

Velopedia Archive ID 53516

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Signature
Model	Centaur
Bicycle type	Hybrid
Archive ID	53516
Original MSRP	$599.95
Colors	Green
Sizes	16", 18"

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Ross
Fork material	Chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Nexus
Shifters	Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S20
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	N/A
Crankset	Cyclone, 36 teeth
Bottom bracket	YST, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed internal, 12 teeth
Chain	Taya 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals	Victor VP-810

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Inter-M coaster brake brakes, Shimano Tourney TY-21 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Victor VP-H93 sealed
Handlebar	Ross alloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Tahoma Sonne alloy
Saddle	Ross City Cruiser
Seatpost	Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Alex alloy, 36-hole
Spokes	Sha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Ross City Tread
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	565 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	432 mm
Wheelbase	1037 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.