Dirt Research Kobuk (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Kobuk (01)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Dirt Research Kobuk (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)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)
- 24 (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 STX Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsColumbus OR
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Kobuk (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of Dirt Research Kobuk (01)

Component group setsShimano STX
Available colors - Amethyst
- teal
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
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Dirt Research Kobuk (01) bike review

Dirt Research produced the Kobuk (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $710.00.
Kobuk (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches) and 24 (inches).
Dirt Research Mountain bike Kobuk (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Amethyst and 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 Sun Rims DW 6000, 32-hole. Dirt Research equiped this exact model with Shimano STX M-System brakes, Shimano STX levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dirt Research used Columbus OR material for the frame. Dirt Research 140g aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kobuk (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dirt Research.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dirt Research, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.