VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Dean Ace 3.0 FS XTR

Velopedia Archive ID 39320

Overview

Model year2003
BrandDean
ModelAce 3.0 FS XTR
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID39320
Original MSRP$4,050.00
ColorsBrushed
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkRock Shox Sid Team, 63-80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockRock Shox Sid Race, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano XTR Dual Control STI
Front derailleurShimano XTR
Rear derailleurShimano XTR
CranksetShimano XTR M960, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano XTR integral, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-7701, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR Dual Control STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarDEAN Titanium
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDEAN Titanium
SaddleSelle Italia Flite Gel, titanium rails
SeatpostDEAN Titanium Ultralite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsBontrager Race Lite
RimsBontrager Race Lite, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14/16ga. (2.0/1.6mm) double-butted
Spoke nipplesAluminum nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube603.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1080.8 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 23, 2026.