Dean DUKE XC ELITE 1998 VS Giant MCM 980 1997 specs comparison
Dean Duke XC Elite
General Infos| Model | Duke XC Elite |
| Manufacturer | Dean |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- polished -Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Rhino Racing V Levers Rhino Racing V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Dean Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Rhino Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Dean Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya Pro Extreme |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Rhino Racing |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Dean Duke XC Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Dean Duke XC Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.125 (inches) Travel Stratos Strata Pro |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
Giant MCM 980
General Infos| Model | MCM 980 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural carbon and red |
| Sizes |
- Medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Grip Shift SBS6 Carbon Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and CU92 Swingarm and 7005 Aluminum Rocker |
| Frame type | Bonded Mainframe With TIG-welded Swingarm |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 980 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and braze-on Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 980
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Coupe Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Carbon Selle Royal Eclipse |
| Seat post extension | 30.8 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Duke XC Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Duke XC Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant MCM 980 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCM 980 Mountain bike here