Dean Sputnik Elite SC72UL 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Sputnik Elite SC72UL |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Dean Sputnik Elite SC72UL Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | IRC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT LeversRhino Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8Front: Ringle Son Of Bubba |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeSun Rims O-lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rhino |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Dean Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Dean Sputnik Elite SC72UL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 2.8 (inches) TravelWhite Brothers SC72UL |
Other Specs of Dean Sputnik Elite SC72UL
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Available colors | - Natural Carbon and Ti |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| 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 Sputnik Elite SC72UL bike review
Dean produced the Sputnik Elite SC72UL bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,489.00.Sputnik Elite SC72UL bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Dean Mountain bike Sputnik Elite SC72UL can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural Carbon and Ti .
This bike is equiped with IRC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims O-lite, 28-hole/32-hole. Dean equiped this exact model with Rhino linear-pull brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Ringle Son of Bubba, Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dean used 3Al/2.5V titanium/carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Rhino high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Sputnik Elite SC72UL to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dean Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dean, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.