Submitted by
Daryl Roberts
a Racer
from Webster, Texas
Date Reviewed: February 14, 2001
Strengths: Breezer style dropouts. Great welds. 853 Steel. Stratos Pro w/lockout (rear shock). Charcoal color option.
Weaknesses: Needs S-bend seat stays. The rear brake has to hang out to far. Need to chase the Bottom Bracket before sending out. Steel is corrosive (had to sand and repaint some spots after a 24-hour race). The wait for the frame. Need to route the cables like Litespeed. Need to drop the weight.
Bottom Line:
This is a great Bike when you have the right components. I truly think that DEAN puts quality work into their frames at a little less expensive than the Moots or Merlin brands. I will definitly buy another DEAN, but next time it will be titanium. I love the way this bike gives you the cushion to take off the edge of the rugged terrain. I can honestly say that this frame is worth the wait or price.
