Merlin XLM 1998 VS Diamondback RESPONSE 2010 specs comparison
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Merlin XLM
General InfosModel | XLM |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brushed |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Syncros Hardcore |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros Hardcore |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 8-speed |
Merlin XLM Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Pro Series Aluminum |
Diamondback Response
General InfosModel | Response |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Matte Dark Grey -Brick Red |
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 | ProMax 3-Finger Lever Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole SSW26 Alloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | DB SL318b OS Mid Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | DB SL318s 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Diamondback Response Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.4 |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Spinner Edge AL-1 |
Other Specs of Diamondback Response
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | DB Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | DB All Mountain Saddle |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter DB SL309p Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Response manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Response Mountain bike here