Gary Fisher Kaitai 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Gary Fisher |
Model | Kaitai |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Gary Fisher Kaitai Parts |
Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)- 14 (inches)- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)- 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)- 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TSFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMatrix Lobo |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeUnion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Fisher Fishsticks |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tange-Seiki Passage |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 TeethSugino Impel 350 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Gary Fisher Kaitai Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano STX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Gary Fisher |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai
Component group sets | Shimano STX |
Available colors | - Slate |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Plus 10 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Micro-adjust |
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Gary Fisher Kaitai bike review
Gary Fisher produced the Kaitai bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $674.99.Kaitai bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19.5 (inches).
Gary Fisher Mountain bike Kaitai can be found in one single color which is Slate.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Matrix Lobo, 32-hole. Gary Fisher equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Gary Fisher used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Alloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kaitai to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 350, 20/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Gary Fisher, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.