Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace 2003 Technical specs and features
Brand | Dean |
Model | El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace |
First production | 2003 |
Bike category | Road |
Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace Parts |
Available Sizes | - 19 (inches) / 48 (cm) - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm) - 20 (inches) / 52 (cm) - 21 (inches) / 54 (cm) - 22 (inches) / 56 (cm) - 23 (inches) / 58 (cm) - 24 (inches) / 60 (cm) - Custom (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14/16ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber Composite |
Frame type | TIG-welded and carbon Fiber Composite |
Handlebar construction | ITM |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Millennium |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7701 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace
Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
Available colors | - Raw Titanium |
Weight | Not Available |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter DEAN Titanium Ultralite |
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Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace bike review
Dean produced the El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,545.00.
El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace bike is available in many sizes such as 48cm (centimeters), 50cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters), 60cm (centimeters) and Custom (centimeters).
Dean Road El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace can be found in a few colors, among these colors Raw Titanium .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro, 32-hole. Dean equiped this exact model with Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Dura-Ace hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Dean used 3Al/2.5V titanium/carbon fiber composite material for the frame. ITM high strength material is used on the handlebar of this El Diente X-Lite CTi Dura-Ace to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Millennium.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7701 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dean, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control gear shift levers.