Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XT 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Alpine Designs
Model Phat Cat Deluxe XT
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XT Parts   
Available Sizes - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum and AMP Alcoa 6013 T6 Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFly Uphill
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFly Mountain Top
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset DL-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX

Other Specs of Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Red
- red with polished swingarm
Weight 25.0
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 2.75 (inches) Travel
AMP
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Fly Stoutmeister


Alpine Designs Phat Cat Deluxe XT bike review

Alpine Designs produced the Phat Cat Deluxe XT bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,499.99.
Phat Cat Deluxe XT bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches) and 18 (inches).
Alpine Designs Mountain bike Phat Cat Deluxe XT can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and red with polished swingarm .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Fly Accelerator tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Alpine Designs equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Alpine Designs used 6061 T6 aluminum/AMP Alcoa 6013 T6 swingarm material for the frame. Fly Uphill high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Phat Cat Deluxe XT to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Fly Mountain Top.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Alpine Designs, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.