Diamondback XSL 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Diamondback
Model XSL
First production 2003
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Diamondback XSL Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore RapidFire SL Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M475
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
KMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore FC-M510S
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback XSL Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Rock Shox Judy TT

Other Specs of Diamondback XSL

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Diamond Red and Gray
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches)-4.5 (inches) Travel
RST Coil
Saddle seatWTB SST
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Diamondback XSL bike review

Diamondback produced the XSL bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,099.99.
XSL bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Diamondback Mountain bike XSL can be found in a few colors, among these colors Diamond Red and Gray .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex AL-DM18, 32-hole. Diamondback equiped this exact model with Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire SL levers braking system and Shimano HB-M475 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Diamondback used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this XSL to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum Ahead type.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z9000 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Diamondback, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore RapidFire SL gear shift levers.