Diamondback XSL ELITE 2005 VS Norco EMPIRE 5 2009 specs comparison
Diamondback XSL Elite
General Infos| Model | 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 Levers Hayes HMX-9 Carbon Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | WTB Speed Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless 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 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback XSL Elite Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| 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) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
| Seat post extension | TruVativ XR |
Norco Empire 5
General Infos| Model | Empire 5 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue and Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 Kenda Nevegal Stick E Rubber |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | 135 X 12 (millimeters) 20 (millimeters) Rear: Sun Jumping Flea Front: Sun Jumping Flea |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Equalizer 27 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Hydraformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA #20 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA BB-7000 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Gravity Light |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco Empire 5 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 - 160 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Marzocchi 55 ATA |
Other Specs of Norco Empire 5
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | DMR V-8 |
| Rear shock absorber | 131 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi TST Air |
| Saddle seat | Pivotal Thin |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Pivotal |
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 Norco Empire 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco Empire 5 Mountain bike here