Dean OSCAR EXPERT 1998 VS Barracuda XX TEAM 1997 specs comparison

Dean Oscar Expert
General InfosModel | Oscar Expert |
Manufacturer | Dean |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - green- red- yellow-Black |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
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 XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton 7005 Elite |
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 DL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya Pro Extreme |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethRhino Racing |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Dean Oscar Expert Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
Other Specs of Dean Oscar Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterDean Aluminum |

Barracuda XX Team
General InfosModel | XX Team |
Manufacturer | Barracuda |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team yellow and metallic silver |
Sizes | - 12 (inches)- 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson Rock XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-12NA LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano R080 Silent ClutchFront: Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeRichman Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | JY 145D2 Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Cuda One-piece Aluminum |
Handlebar stem details | Cuda 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-M55 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethSugino Impel 500 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 700 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Barracuda XX Team Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro C |
Other Specs of Barracuda XX Team
Component group sets | Grip Shift and Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-700 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Vanadium RailsVetta AT Transverse |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-248 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Oscar Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Oscar Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Barracuda XX Team manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Barracuda XX Team Mountain bike here