The 1997 Dean Sputnik 1 is a 23 pound a mountain bike with a thermoplastic Advance frame. The frame has a Flat  Black finish.

The Sputnik 1 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $2,575 brand new. The Sputnik 1 is fully rigid.

Components

The Sputnik 1 comes with Shimano Deore XT components, including an aluminum Dean stem, a threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset headset and grip-shift SRT-800 X-Ray shifters.

Drivetrain

The Sputnik 1 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano Deore XT derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with WTB VelociRaptor tires (26in x 2.1in) and Mavic 221 rims.

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $2,575
Year 1997
Alt. Names Sputnik