- Frame
- 6061-T6 heat treated OS aluminum
- Groupset
- Cruiser Mix
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Key differences
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- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Diamondback Drifter 3 and 2009 Diamondback Drifter 3.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2010 Diamondback Drifter 3
2009 Diamondback Drifter 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Drifter 3
Drifter 3
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Colors
Matte Gold
Satin Cherry/Gloss Black
Sizes
Men's 18"
18"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061-T6 heat treated OS aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum
Fork
DB Custom Cruiser
DB Custom Cruiser
Fork Material
Single
Unicrown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cruiser Mix
Cruiser Mix
Shifters
Shimano Nexus
SRAM i3 Twist
Crankset
1-piece, 44 teeth
1-piece, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Loose ball
Loose ball
Cassette
Cog
Cog
Rear Cogs
3-speed internal, 20 teeth
3-speed internal, 20 teeth
Pedals
Cruiser Platform
Cruiser Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake rear
Coaster brake rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threaded
1 1/8" Threaded
Handlebar
Diamondback Cruiser
Diamondback Cruiser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy Cruiser Hi-Rise Quill
Alloy Cruiser Hi-Rise
Saddle
Drifter Double Spring
Drifter Double Spring
Seatpost
Alloy Pillar, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy Pillar, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Nutted, Rear: Shimano Nexus 3 speed Internal Gear
Front: Alloy nutted, Rear: SRAM I-motion 3-speed coaster brake
Rims
Amuz Alloy, 36-hole
Amuz Alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser whitewall
26 x 2.125" Kenda Cruiser whitewall
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.