Dean Duke Softail Titanium MTB frame

This past weekend was a bike filled bonanza for me. I logged some serious hours searching the internet for deals on a new MTB frame for my upcoming race. And I put two of the bikes I love up for sale (DK PRO and Tommaso fixed gear).  At one point I had a deal worked out with a guy in Philly for a rootbeer colored 2009 Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo.  But, when I hadn't heard from him in a while, I got nervous and went back to tracking an auction I seriously thought I had no business even watching.  The auction was for a DEAN DUKE SOFTAIL.  These frames retail for easily over 2k.  I couldn't believe that with less than 8 minutes to go, this frame was hovering around $350.  To make a long story short, the frame is mine for under $600.  That's an astonishingly good deal.

Here are some specs and some photos.

Specifications

• Dean Duke
• 3Al/2.5V Titanium construction
• Matte Satin Finish
• Rim and Disc (51mm IS) compatible
• Rockshox SID Race (Dual-Air) Rear Shock with 1" rear wheel travel; adjustable rebound dampening
• Bi-Ovalized Shaped Downtube
• Breezer-style hooded dropouts
• S-bend shaped chainstays and seatstays
• Replaceable rear derailleur hanger
• Top Tube Cable Routing
• Seat collar included

Geometry

• 19.5" Center to Top Seat Tube
• 23 1/8" Effective Top Tube (Approx)
• 4 5/16" Head Tube
• 17" Chainstays
• 68mm Bottom Bracket Shell; Standard (English) Thread
• 1 1/8" Steerer Compatible
• 27.2mm Seatpost
• 31.8mm Front Derailleur (Top-Pull)