Dean DUKE XC ELITE 1998 VS Specialized S-WORKS SAFIRE CARBON 2009 specs comparison
Dean Duke XC Elite
General InfosModel | 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 LeversRhino Racing V Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRhino Racing |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum 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) TravelStratos Strata Pro |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterDean Aluminum |

Specialized S-Works Safire Carbon
General InfosModel | S-Works Safire Carbon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gloss White and Black and Women's Blue |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The CaptainFront: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Ultimate SL Mag Hydraulic LeversAvid Ultimate SL Mag With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Ultimate SL Mag With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Roval Controle SL XCFront: Roval Controle SL XC Carbon |
Rims manufacturer | Roval Controle SL Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 14/18ga. ButtedDT Swiss Aerolite Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Az1 With M5 Alloy ChainstaysS-Works FACT 10m Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Carbon Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syntace F119 OS |
Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano XTR |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.0 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized S-Works Safire Carbon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMDShimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownCarbon and aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized Future Shock S120 |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Safire Carbon
Component group sets | SRAM X.0/mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelSpecialized AFR Brain Shock |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel SL |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterS-Works Carbon |
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 Specialized S-Works Safire Carbon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Safire Carbon Mountain bike here