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1997 Dean Duke XC (05)

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$3,280.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Brushed
Weight
23.75
Archive ID
64114
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockStratos Strata, 1.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarDean aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemDean aluminum
SaddleSDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel Size26" wheels

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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