Diamondback TOPANGA EX 2004 VS Merlin XLM 1997 specs comparison

Diamondback Topanga EX 2004 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback Topanga EX

General Infos
Model Topanga EX
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2004
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Color choice - Satin Black and Nickel
-Gloss Silver and Navy Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Linear-pull Levers
Tektro Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsVectra 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionATB Aluminum 30 (millimeters) Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem details 4-Bolt
DB Chaos
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated OS Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-49
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-MC20L
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback Topanga EX Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters)
Rock Shox Judy TT

Other Specs of Diamondback Topanga EX

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsATB
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Merlin XLM 1997 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy 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 typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-HG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR 950
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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