Specifications
- Frame
- 6061-T6 butted aluminum
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore Mix
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2010 Diamondback Insight 3 is City & Commuter; 2009 Diamondback Insight 3 is Road.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Diamondback Insight 3 and 2009 Diamondback Insight 3.
- Gearing
2010 Diamondback Insight 3 has a 20% lower climbing ratio than 2009 Diamondback Insight 3.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.93:1Highest4.36:1Total range470%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.17:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; 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
2010 Diamondback Insight 3
2009 Diamondback Insight 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Insight 3
Insight 3
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Road/sport
Colors
Midnight Blue
It's Electric Red
Sizes
SM (15"), M (17"), LG (19"), XL (21"), XXL (23")
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061-T6 butted aluminum
6061-T6 butted aluminum
Fork
Insight integrated aero
Insight integrated aero
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
Carbon, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore Mix
Shimano Tiagra
Shifters
Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire
Shimano R440/441
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M590
Shimano R443
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M591S
Shimano Tiagra
Crankset
Shimano Deore FC-M590, 26/36/48 teeth
Shimano Tiagra, 30/39/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Cassette
SRAM PG-950
SRAM PG-950
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Pedals
DB Platform
Wellgo alloy body/cage
Brakes
Brakes
Avid SD-3 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Avid SD-3 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Integrated Cane Creek style
1 1/8" Integrated Cane Creek style
Handlebar
DB low rise alloy
DB low rise alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
DB 3D Forged 31.8
DB 3D Forged 31.8
Saddle
WTB Devo High Pad
WTB Devo High Pad
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
Alloy
Rims
Freedom Racine Aero 2.0 Doublewall w/ machined braking surface, 20-hole/24-hole
Freedom RLX 2.0, 20-hole/24-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 32c Kenda Kwick Trax w/K-shield
700 x 32c Kenda Kwick Trax w/K-shield
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.