Dean DUKE XC (12) 1997 VS Softride SHERPA 1996 specs comparison

Dean Duke XC (12) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Dean Duke XC (12)

General Infos
Model Duke XC (12)
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Rhino Racing V Levers
Rhino Racing V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDean Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDean Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/48 Teeth
Rhino Racing
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Duke XC (12) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Dean Duke XC (12)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 1.25 (inches) Travel
Stratos Strata
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG 2000 Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


Softride Sherpa 1996 comparison online with competitors

Softride Sherpa

General Infos
Model Sherpa
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Teal
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi GS1 Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann 2519
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionLee Chi Alloy
Handlebar extenderProfitting AH-02
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride SFS Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DC ST3

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Softride Sherpa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Forged Dropouts
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeChien Shen

Other Specs of Softride Sherpa

Component group setsShimano STX
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seatVelo VL-209
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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