Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Jamis DAKAR XCR RACE 2011 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 |

Jamis Dakar XCR Race
General InfosModel | Dakar XCR Race |
Manufacturer | Jamis |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Monterey red and pearl white |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.9 (inches) Geax MezcalFront: 26 X 2.1'' Geax Mezcal |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano SLX Hydraulic LeversShimano Slx Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore M595 Center Lock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM317 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kinesium Alloy |
Frame type | Alloy |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey Mountain Comp Rizer |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey Comp 4-Axis |
Headset size | FSA Orbit 1.5 ZS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC X10SL |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/32/24t TeethShimano SLX M660 Hollowtech II |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX M660 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth10-speed |
Jamis Dakar XCR Race Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Top PullShimano SLX M661 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX M663 |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F RL FIT |
Other Specs of Jamis Dakar XCR Race
Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox Float RP2 BV |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Comp 2 Bolt |
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 Jamis Dakar XCR Race manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Jamis Dakar XCR Race Mountain bike here