VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Univega Rover 304

Velopedia Archive ID 54251

Overview

Model year1996
BrandUnivega
ModelRover 304
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID54251
Original MSRP$289.00
ColorsBlack, dark blue, green, light blue, pink, red
Sizes14.5", 16.5", 18.5", 20.5", womens 16.5", womens 18.5"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus C90
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetTracer, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYst
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-895

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 31900
SaddleVelo VL-169 w/B-10 cover
SeatpostLeadtec, 25.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFemco 564A, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 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 6, 2026.