Dean Z-LINK PRO 1998 VS Specialized EPIC MARATHON 2004 specs comparison
Dean Z-Link Pro
General InfosModel | Z-Link Pro |
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 | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
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 Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Taya Pro Extreme |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Dean Z-Link Pro Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Sid |
Other Specs of Dean Z-Link Pro
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 Epic Marathon
General InfosModel | Epic Marathon |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Dream |
Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works Roll-X |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT M756 Hydraulic Levers Shimano Deore XT M765 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc Front: Specialized Stout |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XC717 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16/15ga. Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M4 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC LowRise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Deore XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire STI |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Epic Marathon Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F100X |
Other Specs of Specialized Epic Marathon
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M515 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 90 (millimeters) Travel Specialized BRAIN |
Saddle seat | Specialized Body Geometry |
Seat post extension | 34.9 (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 Pro bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Z-Link Pro Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Epic Marathon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Epic Marathon Mountain bike here