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1996 Dirt Research Kobuk (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 50734

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDirt Research
ModelKobuk (02)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50734
Original MSRP$640.00
ColorsPurple, teal
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22", 24"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialColumbus OR
ForkTange
Fork materialTange Ultralight chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsDirt Research alloy

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga OS-NSS-DL-ST2
HandlebarDirt Research 140g alloy
Handlebar extensionsDirt Research
StemDirt Research
SaddleDirt Research Racing
SeatpostDirt Research, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesUnion stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube569 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73.3°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.