Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS Norco VPS-FLUID-1 2003 specs comparison
Dean Z-Link Elite
General InfosModel | Z-Link Elite |
Manufacturer | Dean |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - green- red- satin and natural carbon- 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 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 | Alcoa 6113 T6 Aluminum |
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 | 68 (millimeters) English |
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 Z-Link 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 Z-Link Elite
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Alps-5R |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterDean Aluminum |

Norco VPS-Fluid-1
General InfosModel | VPS-Fluid-1 |
Manufacturer | Norco |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and White |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Disc LeversHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525Front: Shimano HB-M525 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims DS2-XC |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 Alloy Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)SRAM PC-59 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Spline SL |
Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Stylo SL |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Norco VPS-Fluid-1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Dual-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi Z-1 Freeride |
Other Specs of Norco VPS-Fluid-1
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) - 5.5 (inches) Adjustable TravelFox Float RL |
Saddle seat | Axiom Velo |
Seat post extension | Axiom 101 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Z-Link Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Z-Link Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your Norco VPS-Fluid-1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VPS-Fluid-1 Mountain bike here