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
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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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke Lite Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Rear: Bontrager BCX-2
Front: Bontrager BCX-1
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST 541AE

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of Performance Gryphon LX

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Polished
Weight 26.1
Pedals detailsPerformance MC-4
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Risse
Saddle seatVetta SL
Seat post extension 29.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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.