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Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1998 Dean Colonel Expert
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,645.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
- Colors
- Polished, satin
- Weight
- 23
- Archive ID
- 75179
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 3Al/2.5V titanium |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Rhino Racing, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN72, 107mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Taya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Not included |
Brakes
| Brakes | Rhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Dean aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Rhino aluminum |
| Stem | Dean aluminum |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Dean aluminum, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Alloy nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.