Oryx 8000 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Oryx |
| Model | 8000 |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Oryx 8000 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 40 cm (centimeters)- 48 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | Straight GaugeSapim Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Trans-X Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Oryx Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Zanzi Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSugino Impel 500 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Oryx 8000 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Oryx 8000
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Polished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) TravelAMP |
| Saddle seat | Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) DiameterZanzi |
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Oryx 8000 bike review
Oryx produced the 8000 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.00.8000 bike is available in many sizes such as 40 cm (centimeters) and 48 cm (centimeters).
Oryx Mountain bike 8000 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro tires and Sapim stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220, 32-hole. Oryx equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Oryx used 6061 T6 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Trans-X alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this 8000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Zanzi alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Oryx, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.