Diamondback V-LINK 3.1 1997 VS Specialized SAFIRE EXPERT CARBON 2009 specs comparison
Diamondback V-Link 3.1
General Infos| Model | V-Link 3.1 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro 141 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec T-Slot Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 700 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback V-Link 3.1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 7.0 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Pro C |
Other Specs of Diamondback V-Link 3.1
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-946S |
| Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir Micro-adjust |
Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
General Infos| Model | Safire Expert Carbon |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gloss Wood Carbon Tint and Red |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Front: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Control |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R Carbon SL Levers Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R Carbon SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss 370 With RWS Front: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole DT Swiss X420SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 15/18ga. Butted DT Swiss Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized FACT 9m Carbon Az1 With M5 Alloy Rear Triangle |
| Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Adjustable |
| Headset size | 1 1/2 (inches) To 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Campy-style |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Safire Expert Carbon Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | DMD Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.0 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox F120 RLC |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Expert Carbon
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) Travel Specialized AFR Brain Shock |
| Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Diamondback provided us with the latest version of its V-Link 3.1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Diamondback V-Link 3.1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Safire Expert Carbon manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Safire Expert Carbon Mountain bike here