Gary Fisher Kaitai 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Gary Fisher
Model Kaitai
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Gary Fisher Kaitai Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 274A Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: System 1
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager Maverick
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSystem 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Gary Fisher Kaitai Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Matte fern green
Weight Not Available
Pedals details Resin Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFisher Supersoft
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


Gary Fisher Kaitai bike review

Gary Fisher produced the Kaitai bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.99.
Kaitai bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Gary Fisher Mountain bike Kaitai can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte fern green .
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 Maverick, 32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Chang Star 274A levers braking system and Front: System 1, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated material for the frame. System 1 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 250, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.