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1997 Dirt Research Kings Canyon

Tandem (mountain) bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,800.00
Sizes
Captain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 18"
Colors
Metallic black
Weight
39.9
Archive ID
63064
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialTrue Temper Tandem chromoly, butted
ForkTange Super Size Tandem
Fork MaterialTange Tandem chromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, Eccentric, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm Threadless/73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano Deore DX

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake w/disc braze-ons brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/4" YST
HandlebarDirt Research 140g aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsDirt Research
StemGirvin Flexstem
SaddleDirt Research Racing
SeatpostDirt Research, 29.8 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsSun Rims CRT16 II, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.50" Tioga City Slicker
Wheel Size26" wheels

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

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