Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Gary Fisher JOSHUA Y 1996 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


Gary Fisher Joshua Y 1996 comparison online with competitors

Gary Fisher Joshua Y

General Infos
Model Joshua Y
Manufacturer Gary Fisher
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Matte copper
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho T
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho K
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager BCX-1
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Union Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBontrager Race
Handlebar extenderFisher Fish Fins
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 700
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Gary Fisher Joshua Y Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC Long Travel

Other Specs of Gary Fisher Joshua Y

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seatBontrager Velo C-20
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Bontrager Comp


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