Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Kestrel CS-X (02)

Velopedia Archive ID 88854

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Kestrel
Model	CS-X (02)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	88854
Original MSRP	$2,299.00
Colors	Purple
Sizes	17", 19"

Frameset

Frame construction	Monocoque
Frame material	Carbon fiber composite
Fork	Rock Shox Judy SL, 3.15" travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT
Bottom bracket	Shimano Deore XT
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	Buyer's choice teeth
Chain	1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Buyer's choice

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar	Buyer's choice
Handlebar extensions	Buyer's choice
Stem	Buyer's choice
Saddle	Buyer's choice
Seatpost	30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Buyer's choice
Spokes	Buyer's choice
Spoke nipples	Buyer's choice
Front tire	Buyer's choice
Wheel size	Buyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

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 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 17, 2026.