Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01) 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Kestrel
Model Rubicon Comp (01)
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01) Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (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 Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
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 detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Deep Purple
- Orange-Orange
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-5R
Saddle seatBontrager
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Kestrel Rubicon Comp (01) bike review

Kestrel produced the Rubicon Comp (01) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,599.00.
Rubicon Comp (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Kestrel Mountain bike Rubicon Comp (01) 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 221, 32-hole. Kestrel equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX 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 Rubicon Comp (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Syncros Hardcore.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kestrel, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.