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1998 Dean Z-Link Elite

Velopedia Archive ID 74782

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDean
ModelZ-Link Elite
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID74782
Original MSRP$2,965.00
ColorsBlack, green, red, satin/natural carbon, yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight25 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialAlcoa 6113 T6 aluminum
ForkAnswer Manitou SX
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Alps-5R, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetRhino Racing, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm 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 SA-2
HandlebarDean aluminum
Handlebar extensionsRhino aluminum
StemDean aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 238, 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
Wheelbase1047.8 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.