Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 78026
| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Kestrel |
| Model | CS-X (02) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 78026 |
| Original MSRP | $2,349.00 |
| Colors | Deep Purple, Orange-Orange |
| Sizes | 17", 19", 21" |
| Frame construction | Monocoque |
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| Frame material | Carbon fiber composite |
| Fork | Rock Shox Sid |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 110mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Shimano Deore XT |
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| Handlebar | Kestrel Tiger Weave |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Syncros Hardcore |
| Saddle | SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Hardcore aluminum, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 579.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 429.3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1059.2 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 October 17, 2026.