VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Dirt Research Kings Canyon

Velopedia Archive ID 63064

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDirt Research
ModelKings Canyon
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID63064
Original MSRP$1,800.00
ColorsMetallic black
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 18"
Weight39.9 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube574 mm
Head-tube angle74°
Seat-tube angle73.3°
Chainstay / rear center434.3 mm
Wheelbase1772.9 mm
Fork offset / rake54.1 mm

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