Dean Sputnik (02) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Dean
Model Sputnik (02)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Dean Sputnik (02) Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Rhino Racing V Levers
Rhino Racing V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAdvance Thermoplastic Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionDean Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDean Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/48 Teeth
Rhino Racing
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Sputnik (02) 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
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Dean Sputnik (02)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Flat black
Weight 23.75
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG 2000 Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


Dean Sputnik (02) bike review

Dean produced the Sputnik (02) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,485.00.
Sputnik (02) bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Dean Mountain bike Sputnik (02) 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 221, 32-hole. Dean equiped this exact model with Rhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V levers braking system and Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT 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 (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dean aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Rhino Racing, 24/36/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG90 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.