VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Signature Mt Whitney CK 24

Velopedia Archive ID 55258

Overview

Model year1996
BrandSignature
ModelMt Whitney CK 24
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID55258
Original MSRP$1,149.95
ColorsBlue/green fade
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionBonded carbon fiber
Frame materialCarbon/kevlar thermoplastic
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm Threadless
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainTaya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-956A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-H100LSL
HandlebarRoss Signature Thermoplastic
Handlebar extensionsKalloy Uno
StemKalloy UNO flip-flop type
SaddleSelle Master
SeatpostKalloy Uno, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesTa Sen stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Hutchinson
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

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