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1995 Diamondback Expert · 1996 Diamondback Expert

Specification1995 Diamondback Expert1996 Diamondback Expert
Overview
Model year19951996
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelExpertExpert
Bicycle typeRoad/sportTouring
Archive ID3404959461
Original MSRP$650.00$699.00
ColorsPacific greenSpy green
Sizes19", 21", 23", 25"19", 21", 23", 25"
Weight25 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-buttedTrue Temper AVR, double-butted
ForkSpinnerSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano RSX STIShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual ControlShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX (triple), bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano RX-100, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano RSXShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teethShimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainKMC HP-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"KMC SS-71S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsHTI P-19HTI A-19 w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesDia-Compe BRS-100 brakes, Shimano RSX leversShimano 300EX brakes, Shimano RSX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1"1" Victor VP-H82-W
Handlebar—Hsin Lung alloy
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemKalloy KF-120Hsin Lung chromoly
SaddleVelo VL-178EMSelle San Marco Linea Pro
SeatpostLee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.6 mm diameterLee Chi SP-204 alloy, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano RSX—
RimsMavic 195, 32-holeMavic CXP 10, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Cheng Shin700 x 25c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Diamondback Expert1996 Diamondback Expert
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle72°71.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°74°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1003.3 mm1003.3 mm
Fork offset / rake50.8 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.