Dean Sputnik (05) 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Sputnik (05) |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Dean Sputnik (05) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
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 Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Advance Thermoplastic Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Dean Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Dean Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Dean Sputnik (05) 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 |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Dean Sputnik (05)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Flat black |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG 2000 Kevlar |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
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Dean Sputnik (05) bike review
Dean produced the Sputnik (05) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,180.00.
Sputnik (05) bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Dean Mountain bike Sputnik (05) can be found in one single color which is Flat black.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Dean equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dean used Advance thermoplastic composite material for the frame. Dean aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Sputnik (05) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dean aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 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.