Bilenky Katahn 1997 Technical specs and features
Brand | Bilenky |
Model | Katahn |
First production | 1997 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Bilenky Katahn Parts |
Available Sizes | - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) - 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open 4 CD |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Bilenky Katahn Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Fork material | Bonded Semi-sloping Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Bilenky Katahn
Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Available colors | - Custom |
Weight | Unspecified |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Women's Terry Sport |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter American Classic Hot Rod |
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Bilenky Katahn bike review
Bilenky produced the Katahn bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,295.00.
Katahn bike is available in many sizes such as 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches), 21 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Bilenky Road Katahn can be found in one single color which is Custom.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open 4 CD, 32-hole. Bilenky equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Bilenky used Dedacciai 18MCDV6 material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Katahn to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TTT Synthesis.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Bilenky, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.