Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Specialized EPIC COMP 29ER 2011 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


Specialized Epic Comp 29er 2011 comparison online with competitors

Specialized Epic Comp 29er

General Infos
Model Epic Comp 29er
Manufacturer Specialized
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Lime and Blk
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 29 X 1.95 (inches) S-Works Renegade
Front: 29 X 2.0 (inches) S-Works The Captain
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Elixir R SL Levers
Avid Elixir R SL Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSpecialized Hi Lo Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
DT Swiss X450SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
DT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsM5 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSpecialized XC Flat 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSpecialized XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) - 1 1/2 (inches) Campy Spec Integrated Sealed Cartridge Bearing

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X10
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSRAM GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 22/33/44 Teeth
SRAM Carbon S-1250
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

Specialized Epic Comp 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) S3 Direct Mount
SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork material Single Crown
Alloy Steerer
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba RLT 29

Other Specs of Specialized Epic Comp 29er

Component group setsSRAM Mix
Pedals detailsResin Test Ride Pedals
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Mini-Brain
Saddle seatSpecialized BG Phenom Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Single Bolt Setback


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