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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 1.50 (inches) Tioga City Slicker |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake With Disc Braze-ons Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims CRT16 II |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | ButtedTrue Temper Tandem Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Dirt Research 140g Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Dirt Research |
| Handlebar stem details | Girvin Flexstem |
| Headset size | 1 1/4 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) Threadless and 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle EccentricShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownTange Tandem Chromoly |
| Fork type | Tange Super Size Tandem |
Other Specs of Dirt Research Kings Canyon
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Metallic black |
| Weight | 39.9 |
| Pedals details | Shimano Deore DX |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Dirt Research Racing |
| Seat post extension | 29.8 (millimeters) DiameterDirt Research |
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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.