Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 VS Specialized S-WORKS EPIC 2004 specs comparison
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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 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 |
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Specialized S-Works Epic
General InfosModel | S-Works Epic |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Silver |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized Pro Roll-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR STI Dual Control Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Hugi Front: Specialized S-Works |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Mavic XC717 |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15/17ga. Double-butted DT Aluminum |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M5 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Carbon |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7701 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 133.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Octalink |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR M960 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized S-Works Epic Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Epic
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN |
Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 S-Works Epic manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Epic Mountain bike here