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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2009 Diamondback Response and 2008 Diamondback Response.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2009 Diamondback Response42/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2008 Diamondback Response42/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.8 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

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
2009 Diamondback Response
2008 Diamondback Response
Overview
Model Year
2009
2008
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Response
Response
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$360.00
Colors
Gloss Dark Putty, Smoke Soot
Absolute Silver, Blue-Green
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061-T6 aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Fork
Spinner Edge AL-1, 100mm travel
Spinner Grind OS, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Steel/aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
SRAM X.4/mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SRAM X.4 trigger
Shimano EF-50
Front Derailleur
MicroShift M20
SR XCM202
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X.4
Shimano Acera
Crankset
TruVativ ISOFlow 3.0, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano FCM341-L, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
Cartridge type
Cassette
SRAM PG-820
—
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
—
Shimano IG-31
Pedals
DB Platform
DB Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Alloy Linear Pull brakes, ProMax 3-Finger Lever levers
Alloy Linear brakes, Shimano EF-50 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless
Handlebar
DB SL318b OS Mid Rise
DB SL318b Oversize Mid Rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
DB SL318s 31.8
DB SL318s 31.8
Saddle
WTB Pure V Sport
WTB Pure V Sport
Seatpost
DB SL309p alloy, 30.9mm diameter
DBSL309p Alloy micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
Front: Alloy QR, Rear: Alloy QR cassette
Rims
SSW26 alloy, 32-hole
Weinmann XTB-26, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Kenda Klaw XT
26 x 2.1" Kenda Klaw XT
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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