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1997 Dirt Research Kenai (01)

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,530.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 19"
Colors
Teal
Weight
25.9
Archive ID
62814
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialColumbus EL OS
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsDirt Research aluminum

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga AL2
HandlebarDirt Research 140g aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsDirt Research
StemDirt Research
SaddleDirt Research Racing
SeatpostDirt Research, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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