The 1997 Dean Sputnik 5 is a 23 pound a mountain bike with a thermoplastic Advance frame. The frame has a Flat  Black finish.

The Sputnik 5 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $2,910 brand new. The Sputnik 5 has fork suspension.

Components

The Sputnik 5 comes with Shimano XTR components, including an aluminum Dean stem, a threadless Chris King NoThreadSet headset and grip-shift SRT-800 X-Ray shifters.

The Rock Shox Indy SL fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Sputnik 5 has 8 speeds and has a Shimano XTR derailleur.

Wheels

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

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Specs

Type Mountain
MSRP $2,910
Year 1997
Alt. Names Sputnik