VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Dean Felix Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 79913

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDean
ModelFelix Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID79913
Original MSRP$2,040.00
ColorsBlack, green, polished, red, yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small, xsmall
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRhino Racing, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 107mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainTaya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2
HandlebarDean aluminum
Handlebar extensionsRhino aluminum
StemDean aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.