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 |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Gary Fisher Kaitai Parts |
Available Sizes | - 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 | Chang Star 274A LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: System 1 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager Maverick |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | System 1 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-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 CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Available colors | - Matte fern green |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fisher Supersoft |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |
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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.