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| Model year | 1998 |
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| Brand | Dean |
| Model | Z-Link Expert |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 73661 |
| Original MSRP | $3,180.00 |
| Colors | Black, green, red, yellow |
| Sizes | Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Alcoa 6113 T6 aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou SX Ti |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Alps-5R, 4.0" travel |
| Component group | Mountain Mix |
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| 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 | Rhino Racing V brakes, Rhino Racing V levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak DL-2 |
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| Handlebar | Dean aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Rhino aluminum |
| Stem | Dean aluminum |
| Saddle | SDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails |
| Seatpost | Dean aluminum, 27.2mm diameter |
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
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| 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 |
| Top tube | 577.9 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1047.8 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 8, 2026.