Dirt Research Kenai Basket-Packer
Fully rigid MTBs from the last century make excellent townies and commuters. They're affordable, capable of clearing wide, 26" tires with fenders, and often have rack mounts to boot! They're also not so precious that you'll feel bad about throwing it around during your commute or errand run.
Find the entire blog post here: https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2019/01/bike-build-ideas-dirt-research-kenai.html
| Frame | Dirt Research Kenai, 17.5" |
| Crankset | Shimano Zee 1x, 36T & Wolf Tooth fancy chainring bolts |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 73mm |
| Pedals | Sabot |
| Wheels | Rear and Front Touring Hubs - both laced to 26" Velocity Cliffhangers |
| Tires | Maxxis 26 x 2.1" |
| Tubes | 26" |
| Rim Tape | Velox, 22mm |
| Handlebar | Klunker |
| Handlebar Grips | Rustines Constructeur, Yellow |
| Handlebar Plugs | N/A |
| Stem | Threadless 100mm, 17 degrees |
| Headset | 1 1/8" Sealed Bearing, Silver |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 11sp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, 11sp |
| Cassette | Shimano 11-40T, 11 speed |
| Shift Housing | Yellow |
| Brake Levers | Grand Cru Short Pull |
| Brakes | Grand Cru Zeste Cantilevers |
| Brake Housing | Yellow |
| Saddle | Smooth Touring Saddle |
| Seatpost | Dajia Cycleworks 1b, 27.0 |
| Fenders | Smooth, 26" |
| Fender Accessories | N/A |
| Racks | Randonneur Front Rack, Canti and Wald 137 Basket, Black |
| Bags | Transporteur Bag, Black |
| Water Bottle Cage | 1x Moderniste + 1x Mojave |
| Water Bottles | N/A |
| Bell | N/A |
| Lights | N/A |
