Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Dean
Model El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra
First production 2003
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra 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 tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 14/16ga. Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium and carbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeTIG-welded and carbon Fiber Composite
Handlebar constructionITM
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details3T Forgie
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek S-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer
Fork typeReynolds Ouzo Pro

Other Specs of Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Raw Titanium
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite Gel
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
DEAN Titanium


Dean El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra bike review

Dean produced the El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,070.00.
El Diente X-Lite CTi Ultegra 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 Ultegra 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 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra 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 Ultegra to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of 3T Forgie.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG93 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Dean, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.