Dirt Research Echo Canyon 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Echo Canyon
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Dirt Research Echo Canyon Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 18/stoker 16 (inches)
- captain 20/stoker 18 (inches)
- captain 22/stoker 18 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga City Slicker
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio and silent Clutch
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims CRT16 II
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
True Temper Tandem Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsGirvin Flexstem
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) YST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless and 73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Eccentric
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Dirt Research Echo Canyon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Tange Tandem Chromoly
Fork typeTange Super Size Tandem

Other Specs of Dirt Research Echo Canyon

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Lite titanium
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter
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Dirt Research Echo Canyon bike review

Dirt Research produced the Echo Canyon bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,100.00.
Echo Canyon bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 18/stoker 16 (inches), captain 20/stoker 18 (inches) and captain 22/stoker 18 (inches).
Dirt Research Tandem Echo Canyon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Lite titanium .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Tioga City Slicker tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CRT16 II, 36-hole. Dirt Research equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano Alivio/silent clutch hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dirt Research used True Temper Tandem chromoly, butted material for the frame. Dirt Research 140g aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Echo Canyon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Girvin Flexstem.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dirt Research, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL gear shift levers.