Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS ProFlex ANIMAL 1996 specs comparison
Dean Z-Link Elite
General Infos| Model | 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 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 | 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) 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 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 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) Travel Fox Alps-5R |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
ProFlex Animal
General Infos| Model | Animal |
| Manufacturer | ProFlex |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow and blue |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop Levers Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted With Aluminum Swingarm 7000 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Girvin Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Girvin Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 500 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
ProFlex Animal Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Girvin Linkage Crown Ovalized Aluminum |
| Fork type | Girvin AL MCU |
Other Specs of ProFlex Animal
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Girvin MCU |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-258 |
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 ProFlex Animal manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for ProFlex Animal Mountain bike here