Rocky Mountain SWITCH SL 2005 VS Dean Z-LINK EXPERT 1998 specs comparison

Rocky Mountain Switch SL 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Switch SL

General Infos
Model Switch SL
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Tank
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Front: RMB 20 (millimeters) Carbon
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 321
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston Vice 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversSRAM 7.0 Trigger
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Switch SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M424 SPD
Rear shock absorber 152 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP3
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Dean Z-Link Expert 1998 comparison online with competitors

Dean Z-Link Expert

General Infos
Model Z-Link Expert
Manufacturer Dean
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - green
- red
- yellow
-Black
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Rhino Racing V Levers
Rhino Racing V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith XL Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa 6113 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDean Aluminum
Handlebar extenderRhino Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsDean Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Taya Pro Extreme
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Rhino Racing
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Dean Z-Link Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX Ti

Other Specs of Dean Z-Link Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-5R
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
SDG Ventura Comp
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Dean Aluminum


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