Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1995 Kestrel CSX/Deore XT

Velopedia Archive ID 32341

Overview

Model year	1995
Brand	Kestrel
Model	CSX/Deore XT
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	32341
Original MSRP	$2,099.00
Colors	Black,malichite green,red
Sizes	17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Weight	23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	One-piece carbon fiber
Frame material	Carbon fiber monocoque
Fork	Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/44 teeth
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-8 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Shimano Deore XT
Handlebar	Bontrager Titec 170g
Handlebar extensions	Buyer's choice
Stem	Bontrager/Titec MT-200
Saddle	Selle San Marco Bontrager, chromoly rails
Seatpost	Bontrager Titec 191, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT w/suspension front axle
Rims	Mavic M231, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.20" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	548.6 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	429.3 mm
Wheelbase	1049 mm
Fork offset / rake	41.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 20, 2026.