Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Cherry Dear John XT RF Marzocchi

Velopedia Archive ID 83782

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Cherry
Model	Dear John XT RF Marzocchi
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	83782
Original MSRP	$2,399.00
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	4130 chromoly
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM, 3.3" travel
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT
Bottom bracket	Shimano Deore XT
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed
Chain	Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
Handlebar	Syncros Hardcore
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Syncros
Saddle	Bontrager, titanium rails
Seatpost	Syncros Hardcore aluminum

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Mavic
Spokes	Stainless steel, double-butted
Front tire	Irc

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	596.9 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 18, 2026.