Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS Salsa BIG MAMA 2009 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 |
Salsa Big Mama
General Infos| Model | Big Mama |
| Manufacturer | Salsa |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Orange Funk |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Nevegal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XT 6-bolt Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole and 36-hole Salsa Semi 29'er Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Scandium With AL-7000 Linkage |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Salsa ProMoto Flat |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Deus XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek S-3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Deus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Salsa Big Mama Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F29RL |
Other Specs of Salsa Big Mama
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Deus XC |
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 Salsa Big Mama manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Salsa Big Mama Mountain bike here