Gary Fisher Kaitai 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Gary Fisher |
| Model | Kaitai |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Gary Fisher Kaitai Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-21 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 300 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Gary Fisher Kaitai Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Spyder |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Ice Orange |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fisher SuperSoft |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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Gary Fisher produced the Kaitai bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $669.99.
Kaitai bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Gary Fisher Mountain bike Kaitai can be found in one single color which is Ice Orange.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager, 32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers braking system and Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum, butted high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kaitai to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-21 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.