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| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Gary Fisher |
| Model | Kaitai |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 70598 |
| Original MSRP | $669.99 |
| Colors | Ice Orange |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame material | 7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Spyder |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| Shifters | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX |
| Crankset | Sugino Impel 300, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP27, 113mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 73mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs PC-21, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Resin body/aluminum cage |
| Brakes | Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
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| Handlebar | Aluminum, butted |
| Handlebar extensions | Aluminum |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Fisher SuperSoft |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio |
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| Rims | Bontrager, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 535 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1015 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.