Nishiki MERIDIAN SC 1998 VS Diamondback TRANSPORTER 2008 specs comparison

Nishiki Meridian SC
General InfosModel | Meridian SC |
Manufacturer | Nishiki |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Cherrywood |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14.5 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches)- womens 16 (inches)- womens 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Rolleasy Comfort |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Aluminum LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RJoy Tech OS Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeWeinmann 519 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeChung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 2 (inches) RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H67 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 117.5 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VPB-33 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethSR XR17 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Nishiki Meridian SC Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownHi-tensile Steel |
Fork type | Nishiki Comfort |
Other Specs of Nishiki Meridian SC
Component group sets | Shimano AceraX |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Stratos Hyper Plush Duo-Compound With Springs |
Seat post extension | 26.0 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |

Diamondback Transporter
General InfosModel | Transporter |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blacktop |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.6 (inches) WTB All TerrainasaurusFront: 26 X 1.60 (inches) WTB All Terrainasaurus |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversTektro Linear Front and Tektro Linear Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Alloy Sealed-bearing CassetteFront: Alloy Sealed-bearing |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann XTB-26 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethTruVativ ISO Flow |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth8-speed |
Diamondback Transporter Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C051 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownSteel |
Fork type | Full Chromoly |
Other Specs of Diamondback Transporter
Component group sets | Comfort Mix |
Pedals details | DB Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Double Density Base With Comfort GelDB Gel Road |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAlloy Micro Adjust 27.2 (millimeters) |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Nishiki provided us with the latest version of its Meridian SC bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Nishiki Meridian SC Commuter here
- Get your Diamondback Transporter manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Transporter Commuter here