The 1997 Dean Duke XC 9 is a 23 pound a full-suspension mountain bike with a titatium Stratos Strata frame. The frame has a brushed finish.

The Duke XC 9 is a is a lighter bike at around 25 pounds. It was released in 1997 and costs $3,875 brand new.

Components

The Duke XC 9 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.

The Rock Shox Judy SL fork has a true suspension.

Drivetrain

The Duke XC 9 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 $3,875
Year 1997
Alt. Names DukeXC, Duke XC