Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Barracuda XXC 1997 specs comparison

Dean Z-Link Expert 1998 comparison online with competitors

Dean Z-Link Expert

General Infos
Model Z-Link Expert
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - green
- red
- 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 XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
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 DL-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-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Rhino Racing
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Z-Link Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX Ti

Other Specs of Dean Z-Link Expert

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


Barracuda XXC 1997 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda XXC

General Infos
Model XXC
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Team yellow and metallic silver
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson On The Rocks
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionJY 175HB Aluminum
Handlebar extenderCuda One-piece Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Uno
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless YST CS558

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 500
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda XXC Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 5.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Pro C

Other Specs of Barracuda XXC

Component group setsGrip Shift and Shimano STX
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-96F Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.75 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount DN-80
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


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