Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Giant GLORY DH 2009 specs comparison

Dean Z-Link Expert
General InfosModel | Z-Link Expert |
Manufacturer | Dean |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Rhino Racing V LeversRhino Racing V Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith 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 DL-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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethRhino Racing |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-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 CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
Other Specs of Dean Z-Link Expert
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Alps-5R |
Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterDean Aluminum |

Giant Glory DH
General InfosModel | Glory DH |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Team Blue and Black |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.50 (inches) Michelin Hot S |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Saint LeversShimano Saint With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano Saint With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano SaintFront: Shimano Saint 20 (millimeters) |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic EX729 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. BladedDT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Diabolus DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Diabolus D2 OS |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Saint Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38 TeethShimano Saint |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Saint RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-speed |
Giant Glory DH Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention DeviceMRP G2 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Saint |
Fork material | Dual |
Fork type | 203 (millimeters) TravelFox 40 RC2 |
Other Specs of Giant Glory DH
Component group sets | Shimano Saint |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 8.8 (inches) TravelFox DHX 5.0 Coil |
Saddle seat | WTB Devo Team |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterRace Face Evolve DH |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Z-Link Expert bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Z-Link Expert Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Glory DH manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Glory DH Mountain bike here