Dean Castanza 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Dean
Model Castanza
First production 1996
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Dean Castanza Parts   
Available Sizes - 50 cm (centimeters)
- 52 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 60 cm (centimeters)
- custom (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Tapered
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionDean Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsDean Alloy
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG91
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes 42/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Castanza Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Dean Castanza

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Available colors - Satin
Weight 18.5
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Strada
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


Dean Castanza bike review

Dean produced the Castanza bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,600.00.
Castanza bike is available in many sizes such as 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and custom (centimeters).
Dean Road Castanza can be found in one single color which is Satin.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Hi Lite Comp tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Reflex CD, 32-hole. Dean equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dean used 3Al/2.5V titanium, tapered material for the frame. Dean aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Castanza to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Dean alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG91 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dean, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.