Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Dean Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XT

Velopedia Archive ID 39328

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	Dean
Model	Ace X-Lite 3.0 FS XT
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	39328
Original MSRP	$3,800.00
Colors	Brushed
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6Al/4V titanium, butted
Fork	Rock Shox Sid Team, 63-80mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	Rock Shox Sid Race, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Shimano Deore XT, 24/34/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-ES72
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Not included

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT RapidFire levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek S-2
Handlebar	Easton EA70
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Thomson Elite
Saddle	Selle Italia Flite, titanium rails
Seatpost	Thomson Elite, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT
Rims	Mavic X517, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) double-butted
Spoke nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Python
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	603.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	419.1 mm
Wheelbase	1080.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 24, 2026.