Dean Lunar Elite 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Lunar Elite |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Dean Lunar Elite 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 | Rhino Racing V Levers Rhino Racing V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Rhino Racing |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Dean Lunar 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 Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Dean Lunar Elite
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black |
| Weight | 23.0 |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
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Dean produced the Lunar Elite bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,035.00.
Lunar Elite bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Dean Mountain bike Lunar Elite can be found in one single color which is Black.
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 Carbon fiber composite material for the frame. Dean aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Lunar 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.