Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 2008 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


Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 2008 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain ETSX 70

General Infos
Model ETSX 70
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Gun Metal and White
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT
Rims manufacturerMavic XC-117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 Aluminum and Carbon Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Deus XC Riser OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Deus XC
Headset sizeFSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano XT
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 110 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Fox Talas RL

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain ETSX 70

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Egg Beater
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) - 5 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Shadow V
Seat post extensionRace Face Deus XC


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