VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Dean Jester

Velopedia Archive ID 51460

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDean
ModelJester
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID51460
Original MSRP$2,600.00
ColorsBuyer's choice
Sizes13.8", 15", 16", 17", 18"
Weight23.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetRhino Racing, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN71, 107 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRhino Racing brakes, Dia-Compe SS-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2
HandlebarDean aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDean alloy
SaddleVelo titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal CR17A, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Onza Aggro, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Onza Honch
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 21, 2026.