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2004 Diamondback XSL · 2005 Diamondback XSL

Specification2004 Diamondback XSL2005 Diamondback XSL
Overview
Model year20042005
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelXSLXSL
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3171310677
Original MSRP$880.00—
ColorsGloss Black/RedPropane Blue
Sizes16", 18", 20"16", 18", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialVectra TRAIL 7005 aluminumVectra Trail 7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XC, 100mmRock Shox Judy TT, 100mm
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockPetrel R Hydrocoil w/adjustable rebound, 4" - 5"Tuff Shock Coil, 4.5"/5" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFireShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Deore, 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ 5D, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Isoflow
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ Power Spline
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainZ9000, 1/2 x 1/8"SRAM PC-950
PedalsDB ATBSteel cage
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire SL leversTektro IO disc brakes, Tektro levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" integrated OS Zero Stack1 1/8" threadless
HandlebarAluminum, riseAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemDB ATB 4-BoltAluminum
SaddleWTB Speed VWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano HB-M475Aluminum disc
RimsAlex AL-DM18, 32-holeAlex DM-21, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor26 x 2.10" WTB Velociraptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2004 Diamondback XSL2005 Diamondback XSL
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle71°—
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm—
Wheelbase1082 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.