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1996 Titan Prime

Velopedia Archive ID 50985

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTitan
ModelPrime
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID50985
Original MSRP$499.00
ColorsWhite
Sizes16", 18", 20"
Weight28.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionPulse welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 171B
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetCyclone CPI-3455D SQS, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-85P w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarMeng Jing MJ-110PP
Handlebar extensionsJD alloy
StemKalloy
SaddleVelo VL-289 Plush
SeatpostKalloy SP-248, 28.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya VP-20, 36-hole
SpokesSha Dar stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Cheng Shin C-1060
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.