The 1996 Bilenky Hedgehog 853 is a 24 pound a mountain bike with a steel, manganese and chromoly Tange Prestige / Bilenky / True Temper frame. The frame has a Buyer's  Choice finish.

The Hedgehog 853 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1996 and costs $2,750 brand new. The Hedgehog 853 has fork suspension.

Components

The Hedgehog 853 comes with Shimano and LX components, including an aluminum, Trans-X, Ritchey ForceLite Zoom Original stem, a Shimano Deore Stronglight X-16 headset and grip-shift, SRT-800 X-Ray SRT-600 shifters.

The Rock Shox Judy SL and Bilenky fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Hedgehog 853 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Continental Specialized Ground Control tires (26in x 2.125in) and Mavic Sun rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $2,750
Year 1996
Alt. Names Hedgehog853, Hedgehog 853