Dean Z-LINK ELITE 1998 VS Specialized S-WORKS EPIC FSR CARBON 29ER 2011 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


Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon 29er 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon 29er

General Infos
Model S-Works Epic FSR Carbon 29er
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Carb and Wht and Red
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 1.95 (inches) S-Works Renegade
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid XX World Cup R Levers
Avid XX World Cup R Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesRoval Control SL
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Roval Control SL 29 Carbon Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0/1.5/2.0 Bladed
DT Swiss Revolution Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFACT 11M Carbon
Frame typeBonded and monocoque
Handlebar constructionS-Works XC Carbon Flat Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyntace F109 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainSRAM PC 1090
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeS-Works OS
Crankset parts and sizes 24/38 Teeth
S-Works OS Carbon
Gear shift leversSRAM XX
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) S3 Direct Mount
SRAM XX Double
Derailleur (Rear)Sram XX
Fork material Single Crown
Carbon Steerer and crown
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba S29

Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Epic FSR Carbon 29er

Component group setsSRAM XX
Pedals detailsResin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom Expert
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
S-Works Carbon


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