Diamondback XSL ELITE 2005 VS GT DISTORTION 2.0 2011 specs comparison

Diamondback XSL Elite
General InfosModel | XSL Elite |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Grey Matter |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.14 (inches) WTB Moto Raptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Carbon LeversHayes HMX-9 Carbon Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | WTB Speed Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB Speed Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Vectra Trail 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TruVativ XR |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ XR |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Giga X Pipe |
Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Stylo SL |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Diamondback XSL Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters)Fox Float R |
Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Elite
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | 4.5 (inches) and 5 (inches) TravelFox Float R |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
Seat post extension | TruVativ XR |

GT Distortion 2.0
General InfosModel | Distortion 2.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Gray |
Sizes | - M - L |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Formula RX LeversFormula RX Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | All Terra Alloy Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex SX-44 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Champion Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Gravity Maximus OS |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Race Face Evolve AM |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Gravity DL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano 2-piece |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36/22t TeethShimano FC-M545 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 12 - 36 Teeth9-speed |
GT Distortion 2.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 140 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Sektor Turn Key Coil |
Other Specs of GT Distortion 2.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Slimline Cast |
Rear shock absorber | 112 (millimeters) TravelFox Racing Shox Float RL |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
Seat post extension | X-Fusion Hilo |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Diamondback provided us with the latest version of its XSL Elite bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Diamondback XSL Elite Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Distortion 2.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Distortion 2.0 Mountain bike here