Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Redline
1996 Redline RL 640
Value Guide market data · 1996 Redline RL 640
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Overview
About this bike
1996 Redline RL 640 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- Pulse welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly, oversize
- Fork Brand & Model
- Redline
- Fork Material
- 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1996 Redline RL 640
- Component Group
- Not applicable
- Shift Levers
- Not applicable
- Crankset
- 1-piece chromoly 7inch
- Bottom Bracket
- One piece
- Rear Cogs
- 1-speed, 16 teeth
- Chain
- Taya 410, 1/2 x 1/8inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Dia-Compe Bulldog/Suntour XC-Expert brakes, Chang Star 257A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Redline chromoly, 25.4 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Redline
- Handlebar
- Redline Forklifter
- Handlebar Stem
- Redline Stealth
- Headset
- 1inch Tien Hsin TH-404
Wheels & Tires
- Rims
- Sun Metal Rhyno, 48-hole
- Tires
- 20 x 2.00inch Redline
- Spoke Brand
- Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Redline platform
Accessories
- Colors
- Chrome-Plated
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm Threadless
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 30
- Sizes
- Boys 12inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.