Dean ACE X-LITE 3.0 FS XTR 2003 VS Softride CONTOUR 1996 specs comparison
Dean Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XTR
General Infos| Model | Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XTR |
| Manufacturer | Dean |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager Race Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 6Al and 4V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | DEAN Titanium |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DEAN Titanium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7701 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR M960 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Dean Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 63-80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Dean Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid Race |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter DEAN Titanium Ultralite |
Softride Contour
General Infos| Model | Contour |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Light blue |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Heat-treated 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Sameness MB-268-L Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Sameness SBD-07 |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Softride Contour Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis PAF-01 |
Other Specs of Softride Contour
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Vetta AT Transverse |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XTR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XTR Mountain bike here
- Get your Softride Contour manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Softride Contour Mountain bike here