DBR XR-8 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand DBR
Model XR-8
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories DBR XR-8 Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Geax Sedona 200 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-25 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crosslink
Rims manufacturer 28-hole
Mavic Crosslink
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Big AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AL

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

DBR XR-8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite and magnesium
Fork type 2.75 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou SX Carbon

Other Specs of DBR XR-8

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - World Cup
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsTime ATAC
Rear shock absorber 3.75 (inches)-4.5 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Air Vanilla RC
Saddle seat Titanium Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


DBR XR-8 bike review

DBR produced the XR-8 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,500.00.
XR-8 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
DBR Mountain bike XR-8 can be found in one single color which is World Cup.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" Geax Sedona 200 kevlar tires and Mavic stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Crosslink, 28-hole. DBR equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-25 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Mavic Crosslink hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride DBR used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Titec Enduro HF high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XR-8 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Titec Big AL.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by DBR, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.