Dirt Research Kings Canyon 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Kings Canyon
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Dirt Research Kings 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 1.50 (inches) Tioga City Slicker
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake With Disc Braze-ons Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
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-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) Threadless and 73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Eccentric
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Kings Canyon Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Dirt Research Kings Canyon

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Metallic black
Weight 39.9
Pedals detailsShimano Deore DX
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter
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Dirt Research Kings Canyon bike review

Dirt Research produced the Kings Canyon bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,800.00.
Kings 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 Kings Canyon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Metallic black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.50" 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 XT V-Brake with disc braze-ons brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT 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 Kings Canyon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Girvin Flexstem.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dirt Research, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.