Dean Colonel Elite 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Colonel Elite |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Dean Colonel Elite Parts |
| Available 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 LeversRhino Racing V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| 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 SA-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Taya Pro Extreme |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRhino Racing |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Dean Colonel Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Dean Colonel Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Polished- satin |
| Weight | 23.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterDean Aluminum |
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Dean Colonel Elite bike review
Dean produced the Colonel Elite bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,335.00.Colonel Elite bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Dean Mountain bike Colonel Elite can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polished and satin .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Wheelsmith XL stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Dean equiped this exact model with Rhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dean used 3Al/2.5V titanium material for the frame. Dean aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Colonel Elite to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dean aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Rhino Racing, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Taya Pro Extreme chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dean, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.