VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Univega Dual Action Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 54485

Overview

Model year1996
BrandUnivega
ModelDual Action Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID54485
Original MSRP$1,049.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 20.5"
Weight28.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionPulse welded
Frame materialAlcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 1.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano Alivio, 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"
PedalsVictor VP-977A

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarConcept alloy
Handlebar extensionsConcept
StemConcept alloy
SaddleConcept
SeatpostConcept, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAraya GP-710, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Panaracer Dart 2 Comp, Rear: 26 x 1.90" Panaracer Smoke 2 Comp
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube575 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center423 mm
Wheelbase1078 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 6, 2026.