Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Specialized DEMO 8 II 2009 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 |
Specialized Demo 8 II
General Infos| Model | Demo 8 II |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ano Blue Cheetah |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.30 (inches) Specialized Chunder SX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R Carbon Levers Avid Elixir R Carbon With 203 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R Carbon With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Specialized Thru-axle Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole DT Swiss F550 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15/14ga. Butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized M5 ORE Aluminum and Magnesium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Demo Riser 31.8 (millimeters) |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Aggro |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ Howitzer XR |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Demo 8 II Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device Gamut P-30 Chain Guide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Travel Fox 40 RC2 |
Other Specs of Specialized Demo 8 II
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Specialized Lo Pro Mag |
| Rear shock absorber | 8.2 (inches) Travel Fox DHX 5.0 Coil |
| Saddle seat | Specialized Enduro |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson |
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 Specialized Demo 8 II manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Demo 8 II Mountain bike here