Performance Gryphon LX 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Performance |
| Model | Gryphon LX |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Performance Gryphon LX Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Lite Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Bontrager BCX-2 Front: Bontrager BCX-1 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Titec 150g |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST 541AE |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Performance Gryphon LX Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Performance Gryphon LX
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Polished |
| Weight | 26.1 |
| Pedals details | Performance MC-4 |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Risse |
| Saddle seat | Vetta SL |
| Seat post extension | 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
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Performance Gryphon LX bike review
Performance produced the Gryphon LX bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.00.
Gryphon LX bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Performance Mountain bike Gryphon LX can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Smoke Lite Comp tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Front: Bontrager BCX-1, Rear: Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole. Performance equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Performance used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Bontrager Titec 150g high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Gryphon LX to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Performance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.