Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Dirt Research Kings Canyon

Velopedia Archive ID 35030

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Dirt Research
Model	Kings Canyon
Bicycle type	Tandem (mountain)
Archive ID	35030
Original MSRP	$1,600.00
Colors	White sparkle
Sizes	Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 18"
Weight	39.9 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	True Temper chromoly, double-butted, oversize
Fork	Tange 827B
Fork material	Tange chromoly, butted, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SS
Crankset	Shimano Deore LX Tandem, 28/38/48 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC HP-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Dirt Research alloy

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/4" YST Sealed Tech
Handlebar	Dirt Research 140g alloy
Handlebar extensions	Dirt Research
Stem	Girvin Flexstem
Saddle	Vetta Comfort
Seatpost	Dirt Research, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Sun Metal CRT16 II, 36-hole
Spokes	Union stainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 1.25" Tioga City Slicker
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Head-tube angle	74°
Seat-tube angle	73.3°
Chainstay / rear center	434.3 mm
Wheelbase	1790.7 mm
Fork offset / rake	54.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.