VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Titan Alpha

Velopedia Archive ID 53848

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTitan
ModelAlpha
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID53848
Original MSRP$899.00
ColorsAnodized green
Sizes17", 19"
Weight29 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionPulse welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRST 381L
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockDyna-mount, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-85P w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarKalloy AL001
Handlebar extensionsJD alloy
StemKalloy
SaddleVelo VL-209
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya TM-18, 32-hole
SpokesSha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-857 Hammer, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kenda K-867 Anvil
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 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 October 19, 2026.