VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Univega Rover 300

Velopedia Archive ID 51138

Overview

Model year1996
BrandUnivega
ModelRover 300
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID51138
Original MSRP$219.00
ColorsDark blue, red
Sizes16.5", 18.5", 20.5", womens 16.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkUnivega
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Tourney TY-22
ShiftersShimano Tourney TY-22 top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22
CranksetProwheel S-341, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketChin Haur CH-30
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesVanguard 671A brakes, Vanguard 371PA levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST HP-663
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 31900
SaddleCionlli 738C
SeatpostLeadtec, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsAlex VP-20, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Kenda K-831
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle72.5°
Chainstay / rear center436 mm
Wheelbase1060 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 5, 2026.