Kestrel CS-X (03) 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kestrel |
| Model | CS-X (03) |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Kestrel CS-X (03) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano STX-RC Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano STX |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Kestrel CS-X (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Kestrel CS-X (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Deep Purple - Orange-Orange |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Kestrel CS-X (03) picture
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Kestrel CS-X (03) bike review
Kestrel produced the CS-X (03) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.00.
CS-X (03) bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kestrel Mountain bike CS-X (03) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Deep Purple and Orange-Orange .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano STX-RC levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kestrel used Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Syncros Hardcore high strength material is used on the handlebar of this CS-X (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey ForceLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kestrel, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.