Diamondback V-8 1998 VS Rocky Mountain SWITCH SL 2005 specs comparison

Diamondback V-8 1998 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback V-8

General Infos
Model V-8
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 1998
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Blue and red
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Racing Raptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Grip Shift ESP 9.0 Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: WTB Momentum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X222
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro 141
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTitec AL-PG
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Diamondback V-8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Sid

Other Specs of Diamondback V-8

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsTime ATAC
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Stratos Strata Pro
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails
WTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Titec Aluminum


Rocky Mountain Switch SL 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Switch SL

General Infos
Model Switch SL
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Tank
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Lite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Front: RMB 20 (millimeters) Carbon
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 321
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston Vice 31.8 (millimeters)
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRaceFace Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversSRAM 7.0 Trigger
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Switch SL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 FR SL QR20

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Switch SL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M424 SPD
Rear shock absorber 152 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP3
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


Useful links and guides ....