Dirt Research Kings Canyon 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Kings Canyon
First production 1996
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 tire Rear: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Tiogo City Slicker
Front: 26 X 1.50 (inches) Tioga City Slicker
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Pederson U-Brake and Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Metal CR16 II
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsTrue Temper Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Alloy
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsGirvin Flexstem and Girvin Flexstem -Stoker
Headset size1 1/4 (inches) Threadless YST 707

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English and 68 (millimeters) English Front
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Dirt Research Kings Canyon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Tange Chromoly
Fork typeTange Big Fork

Other Specs of Dirt Research Kings Canyon

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta Comfort Flex
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 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,600.00.
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 one single color which is White.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.50" Tioga City Slicker tires and Union stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CR16 II, 36-hole. Dirt Research equiped this exact model with Pederson U-Brake/Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dirt Research used True Temper chromoly material for the frame. Dirt Research 140g alloy 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/Girvin Flexstem -Stoker.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 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.