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1996 Valley Cycles RS100

Velopedia Archive ID 50613

Overview

Model year1996
BrandValley Cycles
ModelRS100
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID50613
Original MSRP$3,200.00
ColorsBlue/granite, purple/granite, yellow/granite
SizesOne size fits all
Weight27 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockRisse, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SS
CranksetShimano STX-RC
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainDID Supershift, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsBuyer's choice

Brakes

BrakesMountain Cycle Disk Brakes brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/4" Shimano Deore XT
HandlebarAnswer Hyperlite
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemControl Tech
SaddleVetta SL
SeatpostControl Tech Control Post, 26.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic M231, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube599.4 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle76°
Chainstay / rear center416.6 mm
Wheelbase1060.5 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.