Dirt Research Voyageurs 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Voyageurs
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Dirt Research Voyageurs 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: White Industries Speed Racer
Front: White Industries
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP Sunset
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Titanium

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston ProGram Elite Double-butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DL2

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-UN72
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 Voyageurs Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum
Fork typeBallistic XL800A-Pro

Other Specs of Dirt Research Voyageurs

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Deep laser purple
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
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Dirt Research Voyageurs bike review

Dirt Research produced the Voyageurs bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,900.00.
Voyageurs bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Dirt Research Mountain bike Voyageurs can be found in a few colors, among these colors Deep laser purple .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and DT titanium spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP Sunset, 32-hole. Dirt Research equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: White Industries, Rear: White Industries Speed Racer hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dirt Research used Easton ProGram Elite double-butted material for the frame. Dirt Research 140g aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Voyageurs 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.