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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2010 Diamondback Insight 3 is City & Commuter; 2012 Diamondback Insight 3 is Hybrid.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Diamondback Insight 3 and 2012 Diamondback Insight 3.

  3. Gearing

    2012 Diamondback Insight 3 has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2010 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.

2010 Diamondback Insight 348/36/26T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.93:1Highest4.36:1Total range470%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.7 mphHighest gear31.6 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

2012 Diamondback Insight 348/36/26T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.87:1Highest4.36:1Total range503%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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
2012 Diamondback Insight 3
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Insight 3
Insight 3
Bicycle Type
City/commuter
Hybrid/Comfort
Original MSRP
Not documented
$650.00
Colors
Midnight Blue
Blue
Sizes
SM (15"), M (17"), LG (19"), XL (21"), XXL (23")
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
6061-T6 butted aluminum
6061 T-6 Butted Aluminum
Fork
Insight integrated aero
Insight Aero Alloy
Fork Material
Alloy, unicrown crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire 8spd
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FD-M590
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore M591S
Shimano Alivio 8spd
Crankset
Shimano Deore FC-M590, 26/36/48 teeth
Shimano Alivio 48/36/26t
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
sealed cartridge
Cassette
SRAM PG-950
Shimano HG51 11-30t
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
—
Chain
—
KMC Z-82
Pedals
DB Platform
Wellgo Alloy
Brakes
Brakes
Avid SD-3 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Avid SD-3 Linear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Integrated Cane Creek style
1 1/8" integrated
Handlebar
DB low rise alloy
DB low-rise alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
DB 3D Forged 31.8
DB 3D Forged 31.8mm
Saddle
WTB Devo High Pad
DB Performance Hybrid
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Alloy 27.2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy
—
Rims
Freedom Racine Aero 2.0 Doublewall w/ machined braking surface, 20-hole/24-hole
Equation R17 Aero Doublewall
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
700 x 32c Kenda Kwick Trax w/K-shield
Kenda Kwik Trax 700 X 28c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—

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

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