Gary Fisher Kaitai 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Gary Fisher
Model Kaitai
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Gary Fisher Kaitai Parts   
Available Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers
Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Butted
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-21
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 300
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Kaitai Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Ice Orange
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin Body and aluminum Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFisher SuperSoft
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Gary Fisher Kaitai bike review

Gary Fisher produced the Kaitai bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $669.99.
Kaitai bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Gary Fisher Mountain bike Kaitai can be found in one single color which is Ice Orange.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager, 32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-737 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7N levers braking system and Front: suspension, Rear: Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Aluminum, butted high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kaitai to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 300, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-21 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.