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1999 Dean Duke Elite SC70XC (03)

Velopedia Archive ID 81838

Overview

Model year1999
BrandDean
ModelDuke Elite SC70XC (03)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID81838
Original MSRP$2,789.00
ColorsBrushed, Polished, Satin
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkWhite Brothers SC70 XC, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockCane Creek, 1.25" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano Deore XT
Bottom bracketShimano Deore XT
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesRhino linear-pull brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak AC
HandlebarRhino
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDean Aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostDean Aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Ringle Son of Bubba, Rear: Ringle SuperDuper 8
RimsSun Rims O-lite, 28-hole/32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireIrc

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm

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