Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Dean Sputnik (04)

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

Original MSRP
$2,525.00
Sizes
Large, medium, small
Colors
Flat black
Weight
23.75
Archive ID
67356
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Frameset

Frame ConstructionMonocoque
Frame MaterialAdvance thermoplastic composite
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockN/A

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRhino Racing, 24/36/48 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width73mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V 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 XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 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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