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1998 Dean Newman

Velopedia Archive ID 73727

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDean
ModelNewman
Bicycle typeCyclocross
Archive ID73727
Original MSRP$2,000.00
ColorsBlack, green, red, yellow
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, custom
Weight24 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston 7005 Elite
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupCross Mix
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN73, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano Hyperglide, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRhino Racing V brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Shimano 600 Ultegra
HandlebarTTT Forma
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemDean aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsMavic Reflex SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 35c WTB
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1022.3 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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