Dirt Research Kenai (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Kenai (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Dirt Research Kenai (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
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 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsColumbus EL OS
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga AL2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Kenai (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Dirt Research Kenai (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Teal
Weight 25.9
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
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Dirt Research Kenai (01) bike review

Dirt Research produced the Kenai (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,530.00.
Kenai (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Dirt Research Mountain bike Kenai (01) can be found in one single color which is Teal.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Dirt Research 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 Dirt Research used Columbus EL OS material for the frame. Dirt Research 140g aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kenai (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dirt Research.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dirt Research, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.