Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS Otis Guy SOFT TAIL XT STEEL 1996 specs comparison

Dean Z-Link Elite 1998 comparison online with competitors

Dean Z-Link Elite

General Infos
Model Z-Link Elite
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1998
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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 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 brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa 6113 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDean Aluminum
Handlebar extenderRhino Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsDean Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya Pro Extreme
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Rhino Racing
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX

Other Specs of Dean Z-Link Elite

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-5R
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


Otis Guy Soft Tail XT Steel 1996 comparison online with competitors

Otis Guy Soft Tail XT Steel

General Infos
Model Soft Tail XT Steel
Manufacturer Otis Guy
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - clear powder
- dark blue
- green
- orange
- purple
- red
-Black
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
- 23 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-11 Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsRitchey WCS Prestige
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel & Fillet-brazed Steel
Handlebar constructionTitec 175g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride SFS
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano Deore XT

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Otis Guy Soft Tail XT Steel Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Ritchey Prestige
Fork typeRitchey Logic

Other Specs of Otis Guy Soft Tail XT Steel

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.5 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle San Marco Bontrager
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


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