Diamondback PODIUM 2001 VS Merlin CYCLOCROSS XL 1997 specs comparison
Diamondback Podium
General Infos| Model | Podium |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Scheme |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - xlarge - xsmall - xxsmall |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - xlarge - xsmall - xxsmall |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 29c Geax Blade |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers Avid Shorty 4 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 21 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum Drop Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange Seiki DX-4 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 102 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/48 Teeth Sugino CD-2 500 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 25 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Podium Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | EVO OS Butted Aluminum With Disc Tabs |
Other Specs of Diamondback Podium
| Component group sets | Cross Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo M8 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Koski Fastback |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Merlin Cyclocross XL
General Infos| Model | Cyclocross XL |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) - 61 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 35c Ritchey Alfa Bite |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole Mavic T 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin Cyclocross XL Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SS |
| Fork material | Dedacciai 18MCDV6 |
| Fork type | Steelman |
Other Specs of Merlin Cyclocross XL
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra and Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Strada |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Diamondback provided us with the latest version of its Podium bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Diamondback Podium Cyclo-cross here
- Get your Merlin Cyclocross XL manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Cyclocross XL Cyclo-cross here