VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Titus HCR Comp Ti

Velopedia Archive ID 52558

Overview

Model year1996
BrandTitus
ModelHCR Comp Ti
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID52558
Original MSRP$2,195.00
ColorsBrushed
SizesLarge, medium, small, womens 12.5", xsmall
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded titanium
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium w/6Al/4V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetSpecialized Son of Strongarm, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Avid levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle San Marco Bontrager C-20
SeatpostSystem 1, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube590.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 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 28, 2026.