The Solution Pro R/S BMX was the pinnacle of the range in 1996. Dirt ready, it featured the latest Shimano V brakes, Araya Super 907X rims with chrome Mongoose 16T freewheel with 4 prong release and Mongoose 3 bolt seat post post clamp.
Frame
Fork
Handlebar
Rims
Hubs
Pedals
Front Brakes
Rear Brakes
Levers
Seat
Grips
Stem
Tyres
Cranks
6061 w/rear shock
Answer Pro
6061 T-6 Alloy
Araya Super 907X
36H F10/R10mm
Alloy Caged Race
None
Shimano XT V
Shimano XT 739
Solution Race
Mongoose Kryton
Polished Alloy
Blur Fat/Skinny
3-pc 175/44T Alloy
Headset Size
1 1/8"
Seatpost Size
27.2mm
Top Tube Size
560mm
Original Colours
KG5X000000 KG6Y000000
Unconfirmed. Made in Taiwan.
Fourth Letter in the serial indicates year of production (1996 or 1997). X in the example above indicates production Month (E to L - May to Dec). Y in the example above indicates production Month (A to D - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. In May of any year, factories would usually switch production to making models for the following year.
