Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Diamondback RECOIL 2011 specs comparison

Merlin Critical Path 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Critical Path

General Infos
Model Critical Path
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (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 materials3Al 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 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin Critical Path Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Merlin Critical Path

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


Diamondback RECOIL 2011 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback RECOIL

General Infos
Model RECOIL
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Matte titanium
Sizes - SM (15.5) (inches)
- MD (inches)
- LG (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Tektro Novela Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMX260H Alloy
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
MX260D Doublewall Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionDB SL318b OS Mid Rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsDB AL6061 Ahead 7
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z82
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42t Teeth
SR Suntour XCC T202
Gear shift leversShimano SL-M310
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Diamondback RECOIL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 34.9 (millimeters) Top Swing Dual Pull
Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
SR XCT

Other Specs of Diamondback RECOIL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsDB Toe Clip Compatible Alloy
Rear shock absorberTuff Shock Coil
Saddle seatDB All Mountain Saddle
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
DB SL309p Alloy


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