Performance M-206 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Performance
Model M-206
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Performance M-206 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 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Weinmann 519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel and welded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAvitar Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Alloy
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 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR CW-CM35
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Performance M-206 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381

Other Specs of Performance M-206

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-331A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount DN-80
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Hovercraft
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


Performance M-206 bike review

Performance produced the M-206 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $849.00.
M-206 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Performance Mountain bike M-206 can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 36-hole. Performance equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Performance used 6061 T6 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Avitar aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M-206 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience SR CW-CM35, 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 STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.