Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1998 Kestrel CS-X (03)

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,499.00
Sizes
17", 19", 21"
Colors
Deep Purple, Orange-Orange
Archive ID
75784
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionMonocoque
Frame MaterialCarbon fiber composite
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Shimano STX
HandlebarSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRitchey ForceLite
SaddleBontrager
SeatpostRitchey Expert, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke NipplesAlloy nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar
Wheel Size26" wheels

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