Merlin OREAS XTR 2004 VS Diamondback APEX 2003 specs comparison
Merlin Oreas XTR
General Infos| Model | Oreas XTR |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Oreas XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin Oreas XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Diamondback Apex
General Infos| Model | Apex |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Fast Black and Silver |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL Levers Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | WTB SpeedDisc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB SpeedDisc |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | WTB Comp XC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | WTB Comp OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) SRAM PC-49 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Firex SX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback Apex Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR Comp |
Other Specs of Diamondback Apex
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its Oreas XTR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin Oreas XTR Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Apex manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Apex Mountain bike here