Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT SPORT 2011 specs comparison

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 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

Rocky Mountain Element Sport

General Infos

Model	Element Sport
Manufacturer	Rocky Mountain
Year of production	2011
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Red and white
Sizes	- Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.25'' Maxxis Crossmark
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano BL-M445 Levers Shimano BR-M445 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: RMB RCC Disc
Rims manufacturer	WTB SX24
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Stainless Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	7005 Butted Aluminum
Frame type	Aluminum
Handlebar construction	RMB Five 15 SL
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	RMB L7
Headset size	Cane Creek A88

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano ES-25
Crankset parts and sizes	44/32/24t Teeth Shimano M430
Gear shift levers	Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Rocky Mountain Element Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano SLX
Fork material	Not Available
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon Silver TK Coil

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element Sport

Component group sets	Shimano Mix
Pedals details	Not Available
Rear shock absorber	100 (millimeters) Travel RockSHox Ario R
Saddle seat	WTB Pure V Sport
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter RMB L2B