Merlin CRITICAL PATH 1998 VS Diamondback XSL TRAIL 2006 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 XSL Trail 2006 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback XSL Trail

General Infos
Model XSL Trail
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Gloss Silver
Sizes - SM (16) (inches)
- MD (inches)
- LG (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.24 (inches) WTB Motoraptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid SD-3 Linear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano M495 Center Lock
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Ryhno Lite
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruvativ AL-6061 T6 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruvativ XR
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Zero-stack WTB Zero Stack 1-1/8

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeISIS Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Truvativ Blaze Triple
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7 Trigger
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback XSL Trail Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X-Gen
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X-7
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Gran Fondo 2

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL Trail

Component group setsNot Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 Clipless
Rear shock absorberFOX Float Air
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Sport
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Truvativ XR


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