Merlin XLM (02) 2001 VS Diamondback RESPONSE SPORT 2006 specs comparison

Merlin XLM (02)

General Infos

Model	XLM (02)
Manufacturer	Merlin
Year of production	2001
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Color choice	-Signature Satin Finish
Sizes	- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5
Sizes	- 12 - 13.5 - 15 - 16.25 - 17.5 - 18.75 - 20 - 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano XTR
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic X517
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Kore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Thomson Elite
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes	24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift levers	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed

Merlin XLM (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XTR GS
Fork material	Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin XLM (02)

Component group sets	Shimano XTR
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extension	27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite

Diamondback Response Sport

General Infos

Model	Response Sport
Manufacturer	Diamondback
Year of production	2006
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	-Gloss Rusty Pipe
Sizes	- XS (14) (inches) - SM (16) (inches) - MD (18) (inches) - LG (inches) - XL (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Klaw XT
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Easy Fire EF-29 Levers Tektro IO Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Q and R Rear: Aluminum Disc Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Rear: Weinmann XTB-24 Front: Weinmann XTB-24 Double Wall
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Steel Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	DB Alloy 4-bolt Ahead
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ahead 1 1/8 (inches)

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Truvativ X-Flow
Gear shift levers	Shimano EF-29 Rapid Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed

Diamondback Response Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Alivio
Fork material	Single Crown Aluminum
Fork type	120 (millimeters) Travel RST Gila Plus T-6

Other Specs of Diamondback Response Sport

Component group sets	Not Available
Pedals details	Alloy Platform
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Pure V Sport
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust