VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Dean Colonel

Velopedia Archive ID 37295

Overview

Model year2002
BrandDean
ModelColonel
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID37295
Original MSRP$3,300.00
ColorsRaw Titanium
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Sid SL
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M952, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, Buyer's choice of gearing
ChainShimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR RapidFire SL levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarDEAN Titanium
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDEAN Forged Aluminum
SaddleFi'zi:k: Nisene Ti
SeatpostDEAN Titanium Post, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager ATB Pro
RimsBontrager Race Lite Tubeless, 24-hole/28-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14/17ga. (2.0/1.5mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tireBuyer's choice
Wheel sizeBuyer's choice wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube596.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 25, 2026.