Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Marin RIFT ZONE 2008 specs comparison
Dean Z-Link Expert
General Infos| Model | 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 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 type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Rhino Racing |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 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) Travel Fox Alps-5R |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
Marin Rift Zone
General Infos| Model | Rift Zone |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Panther -Gloss Mecury |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Levers Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6066 Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Double Butted 6061 Alloy Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-150 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-857 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-951 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M542 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano LX |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Rift Zone Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F120R |
Other Specs of Marin Rift Zone
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Comp Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 Marin Rift Zone manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Rift Zone Mountain bike here