Merlin XLM XT DISC 2005 VS Diamondback ASCENT 1.0 1997 specs comparison
Merlin XLM XT Disc
General InfosModel | XLM XT Disc |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Not found |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20.0 (inches) - custom (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20.0 (inches) - custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kenda Nevegal UST |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossMax Enduro Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossMax Enduro Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 3AL and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | FSA XC-280 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-170 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Deore XT |
Crankset parts and sizes | Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XT Disc Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT Disc
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi |
Seat post extension | Thompson Elite |

Diamondback Ascent 1.0
General InfosModel | Ascent 1.0 |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Green and black fade |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster II |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-371A Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Avenir Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) YST |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381L |
Other Specs of Diamondback Ascent 1.0
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Wellgo LU-951 |
Rear shock absorber | 2.75 (inches) Travel Diamondback |
Saddle seat | Avenir Co (millimeters)and |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its XLM XT Disc bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin XLM XT Disc Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Ascent 1.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Ascent 1.0 Mountain bike here