Merlin XLM 1996 VS Diamondback ASSAULT 2005 specs comparison

Merlin XLM 1996 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.25 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.75 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 materials Butted With 6Al and 4V Titanium Dropouts
Seamless
MTS325 Titanium
Frame typeWelded Titanium
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Shimano XTR

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 103 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN91
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
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
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Control Post


Diamondback Assault 2005 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback Assault

General Infos
Model Assault
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Flint
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda K-Rad
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HML-1 Front and Hayes HML-1 Mechanical Disc Rear Levers
Hayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims MTX
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsVectra Assault 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTioga Task Force
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTioga Task Force
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Mallet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeISIS
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback Assault Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters)
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Pro

Other Specs of Diamondback Assault

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsDiamondback CNC
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDB DJ
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR


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