Dean Sputnik Expert SC72UL 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Sputnik Expert 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 Expert 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 LX Levers Rhino Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X222 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 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 SA |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore LX |
| Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Dean Sputnik Expert SC72UL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.8 (inches) Travel White Brothers SC72UL |
Other Specs of Dean Sputnik Expert SC72UL
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and XT |
| Available colors | - Natural Carbon and Ti |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Dean Aluminum |
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Dean Sputnik Expert SC72UL bike review
Dean produced the Sputnik Expert SC72UL bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,239.00.
Sputnik Expert SC72UL bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Dean Mountain bike Sputnik Expert SC72UL can be found in a few colors, among these colors Natural Carbon and Ti .
This bike is equiped with IRC tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X222. Dean equiped this exact model with Rhino linear-pull brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX 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 Expert SC72UL 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-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dean, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.