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1999 Dean Z-Link Elite DC90

Velopedia Archive ID 84701

Overview

Model year1999
BrandDean
ModelZ-Link Elite DC90
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID84701
Original MSRP$2,339.00
ColorsPewter/Polished
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkWhite Brothers DC 90, 3.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear shockStratos Helix, 4.0" 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 width73mm 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 tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 10, 2026.