The 1996 Ibis Forte is a tandem/road bike with a steel and chromoly Tange Prestige frame. The frame comes in colors like red, white and purple.

It was released in 1996 and costs $3,595 brand new. Due to the size and frame materials, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. The Forte 1996 is fully rigid.

Components

The Forte 1996 comes with Shimano XTR components, including an Ibis stem, a Shimano Deore LX headset and bar-end Shimano shifters.

Drivetrain

The Forte 1996 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with Specialized Fat Boy tires (26in x 1.25in) and Mavic M261 rims.

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Specs

Type Tandem, Road
MSRP $3,595
Year 1996
Alt. Names Forte