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
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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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano STX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Kestrel CS-X (03)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Deep Purple
- Orange-Orange
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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.