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| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Colonel (01) |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 69098 |
| Original MSRP | $2,725.00 |
| Colors | Satin |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall |
| Weight | 23.5 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Rhino Racing, 24/36/48 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Brakes | Rhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
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| Handlebar | Dean aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Dean aluminum |
| Saddle | SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Dean aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 577.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 38.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.