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 |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Geax Sedona 200 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-25 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crosslink |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-holeMavic Crosslink |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedMavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro HF |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset AL |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethShimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-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 CrownCarbon Fiber Composite and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou SX Carbon |
Other Specs of DBR XR-8
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - World Cup |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.75 (inches)-4.5 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Air Vanilla RC |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails With Kevlar SidesWTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterThomson Elite |
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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.