Dirt Research Wildcat Canyon 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dirt Research
Model Wildcat Canyon
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Dirt Research Wildcat 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 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
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 brakes Rear: White Industries Speed Racer
Front: White Industries Tandem With Threads For Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Tandem
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DL2

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 113 (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 Wildcat Canyon Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Girvin Linkage Crown
Easton Aluminum
Fork typeGirvin Vector Elite

Other Specs of Dirt Research Wildcat Canyon

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Anthracite grey
Weight 36.6
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 25.4 (millimeters) and 29.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research and suspension Rear


Dirt Research Wildcat Canyon bike review

Dirt Research produced the Wildcat Canyon bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,500.00.
Wildcat 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 Wildcat Canyon can be found in a few colors, among these colors Anthracite grey .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 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 Front: White Industries Tandem with threads for disc, Rear: White Industries Speed Racer hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dirt Research used Easton Tandem material for the frame. Dirt Research 140g aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Wildcat Canyon to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dirt Research.
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.