Bilenky Katahn 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Bilenky
Model Katahn
First production 1997
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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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 tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open 4 CD
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsDedacciai 18MCDV6
Frame typeFillet Brazed
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeKinesis

Other Specs of Bilenky Katahn

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Custom
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Women's
Terry Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic Hot Rod


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.