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2000 Dean Z-Link - XT

Velopedia Archive ID 90190

Overview

Model year2000
BrandDean
ModelZ-Link - XT
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID90190
Original MSRP$2,550.00
ColorsCustom
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkWhite Brothers AT-3
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla R, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES70, 113mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset AC
HandlebarDean Aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDean Aluminum
SaddleSerfas Ti
SeatpostDean Aluminum, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsRingle Son of Bubba
RimsSun Rims 0 XC
SpokesStainless steel
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 17, 2026.