Performance Gryphon XT 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Performance |
| Model | Gryphon XT |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Performance Gryphon XT 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 | Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers Shimano Deore XT 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-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Performance Gryphon XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 21R |
Other Specs of Performance Gryphon XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Polished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| 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 produced the Gryphon XT bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.
Gryphon XT bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Performance Mountain bike Gryphon XT 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 XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N 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 XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 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 Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.