Dean Z-Link Expert 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Z-Link Expert |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Dean Z-Link Expert Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
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 LeversRhino Racing V Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-buttedWheelsmith XL Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6113 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Dean Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Rhino Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Dean Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-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) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethRhino Racing |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Dean Z-Link Expert 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 CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
Other Specs of Dean Z-Link Expert
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black- green- red- yellow |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) TravelFox Alps-5R |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterDean Aluminum |
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Dean Z-Link Expert bike review
Dean produced the Z-Link Expert bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,180.00.Z-Link Expert bike is available in many sizes such as Extra small , Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Dean Mountain bike Z-Link Expert can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black, green, red and yellow .
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 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 Alcoa 6113 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Dean aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Z-Link Expert to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dean aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Rhino Racing, 22/32/42 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.