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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Diamondback XSL.
- Data limitation
Only 2004 Diamondback XSL has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2004 Diamondback XSL
2005 Diamondback XSL
Overview
Model Year
2004
2005
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
XSL
XSL
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$880.00
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Black/Red
Propane Blue
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
16", 18", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Vectra TRAIL 7005 aluminum
Vectra Trail 7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Judy XC, 100mm
Rock Shox Judy TT, 100mm
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Petrel R Hydrocoil w/adjustable rebound, 4" - 5"
Tuff Shock Coil, 4.5"/5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Deore, 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ 5D, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Isoflow
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
TruVativ Power Spline
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Z9000, 1/2 x 1/8"
SRAM PC-950
Pedals
DB ATB
Steel cage
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire SL levers
Tektro IO disc brakes, Tektro levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated OS Zero Stack
1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
DB ATB 4-Bolt
Aluminum
Saddle
WTB Speed V
WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M475
Aluminum disc
Rims
Alex AL-DM18, 32-hole
Alex DM-21, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 2.10" WTB Velociraptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
71°
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Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
—
Wheelbase
1082 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.