Dekerf Generation 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Dekerf
Model Generation
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Dekerf Generation Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches) / 46.99 (cm)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches) / 49.53 (cm)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 725
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey ForceLite
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type113 (millimeters) Spindle
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Truvativ
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Dekerf Generation Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Dekerf Generation

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Available colors - Midnight Blue
- platinum
- plum
- Viper Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


Dekerf Generation bike review

Dekerf produced the Generation bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,820.00.
Generation bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 18.5 (inches), 19.5 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Dekerf Mountain bike Generation can be found in a few colors, among these colors Midnight Blue, platinum, plum and Viper Blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Dekerf equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dekerf used Reynolds 725 material for the frame. Ritchey ForceLite high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Generation to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Truvativ, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dekerf, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.