Diamondback APEX 2002 VS Merlin XLM (01) 2002 specs comparison
Diamondback Apex
General Infos| Model | Apex |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red and Blue |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - xsmall |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - xsmall |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB PrimalRaptor Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB PrimalRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Linear-pull Levers ProMax Forged Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | WTB Speed C2 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedMaster |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 111 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore FC-M510S |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Apex Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke C |
Other Specs of Diamondback Apex
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-823 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Merlin XLM (01)
General Infos| Model | XLM (01) |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Mosquito |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Diamondback provided us with the latest version of its Apex bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Diamondback Apex Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin XLM (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM (01) Mountain bike here