Trek ELITE 9.8 2000 VS Gary Fisher KAITAI 1997 specs comparison

Trek Elite 9.8
General InfosModel | Elite 9.8 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Bright Silver |
Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Sizes | - Large - medium - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.80 (inches) Bontrager Super-XFront: 26 X 1.90 (inches) Bontrager Super-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Rear: Rolf Dolomite AssymetricFront: Rolf Dolomite |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | OCLV Carbon Fiber |
Frame type | Bonded |
Handlebar construction | ICON Graphite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ICON Graphite |
Headset size | Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethICON Graphite |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek Elite 9.8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) TravelRock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.8
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
Seat post extension | ICON Graphite |

Gary Fisher Kaitai
General InfosModel | Kaitai |
Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte fern green |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 274A LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: System 1 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeBontrager Maverick |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | System 1 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki ST-E |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSugino Impel 250 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Gary Fisher Kaitai Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Resin Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fisher Supersoft |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Trek provided us with the latest version of its Elite 9.8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Trek Elite 9.8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Gary Fisher Kaitai manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Gary Fisher Kaitai Mountain bike here