Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Dean Sputnik (06)

Velopedia Archive ID 65114

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Dean
Model	Sputnik (06)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	65114
Original MSRP	$2,090.00
Colors	Flat black
Sizes	Large, medium, small
Weight	23.75 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Monocoque
Frame material	Advance thermoplastic composite
Fork	Rock Shox Indy SL
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT/LX
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	Shimano Deore LX
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN72, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar	Dean aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Dean aluminum
Saddle	SDG 2000 Kevlar, titanium rails
Seatpost	Dean aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic 238, 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	558.8 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 9, 2026.