Dean Sputnik Elite SID SL 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Dean
Model Sputnik Elite SID SL
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Dean Sputnik Elite SID SL Parts   
Available Sizes - Large
- medium
- small


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireIRC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Rhino Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8
Front: Ringle Son Of Bubba
Rims manufacturer 28-hole and 32-hole
Sun Rims O-lite
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRhino
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDean Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set9-speed

Dean Sputnik Elite SID SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Sid SL

Other Specs of Dean Sputnik Elite SID SL

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Natural Carbon and Ti
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


Dean Sputnik Elite SID SL bike review

Dean produced the Sputnik Elite SID SL 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 SID SL bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium and small .
Dean Mountain bike Sputnik Elite SID SL 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 SID SL 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.