Dean El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel Fork 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Dean
Model El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel Fork
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Dean El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork 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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Dura-Ace
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Open Pro
Spoke nipples typeAluminum Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 3/2.5 Double Butted Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionITM
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsITM Big One Threadless
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Shimano Dura-Ace

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-7700
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano Dura-Ace
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Dean El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Dura-Ace
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Dura-Ace
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKestrel EMS

Other Specs of Dean El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork

Component group setsShimano Dura-Ace
Available colors - Titanium
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Fi'zi:k Pave
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Titanium Ultra-lite


Dean El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork bike review

Dean produced the El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,444.95.
El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork bike is available in many sizes such as 48cm (centimeters), 50cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Dean Road El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork can be found in one single color which is Titanium.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and 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 Reynolds 3/2.5 double butted titanium material for the frame. ITM high strength material is used on the handlebar of this El Diente X-lite Dura Ace/Kestrel fork to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of ITM Big One Threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Dura-Ace, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-7700 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.