Battle VR (02) 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Battle
Model VR (02)
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Battle VR (02) 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 Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis C-1066
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis C-1160
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel and welded Aluminum
Handlebar construction Thermoplastic
Battle Carbon
Handlebar extenderControl Tech Stix Team Issue
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ringle

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Battle VR (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Battle VR (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Available colors - Red
- yellow
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic WCS Titanium
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-4
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG 2000 Kevlar
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Battle VR (02) bike review

Battle produced the VR (02) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $4,399.00.
VR (02) bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Battle Mountain bike VR (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis C-1160 tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Battle equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Dia-Compe PC-11 levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Battle used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Battle Carbon, thermoplastic high strength material is used on the handlebar of this VR (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Control Tech.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M950-IG, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Battle, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.