Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Signature Mt. Olympus CA 21

Velopedia Archive ID 51145

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Signature
Model	Mt. Olympus CA 21
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	51145
Original MSRP	$499.95
Colors	Misty green fade
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame construction	Bonded carbon fiber
Frame material	Carbon thermoplastic
Fork	Ross
Fork material	Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Altus C90
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleur	Shimano STX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Altus
Crankset	Cyclone alloy SQS, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracket	YST, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm Threadless
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Taya TB-500, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Steel cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Signature alloy brakes, Signature levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H200
Handlebar	Wei Hau
Handlebar extensions	Wei Hau
Stem	Wei Hau
Saddle	Selle Master
Seatpost	Alloy micro-adjust, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Rigida AS-26, 32-hole
Spokes	Ta Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Duro HF-822
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1059.2 mm

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