- Frame
- Chromoly main triangle / hi-tensile steel rear stays
- Groupset
- Shimano 300EX
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Key differences
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- Handling
1995 Diamondback Interval has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Diamondback Interval in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1995 Diamondback Interval and 1997 Diamondback Interval.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.62:1Highest4.00:1Total range248%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.62:1Highest4.00:1Total range248%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1995 Diamondback Interval
1997 Diamondback Interval
Overview
Model Year
1995
1997
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Interval
Interval
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$390.00
$420.00
Colors
Electric blue
Black
Sizes
19", 21", 23", 25"
19", 21", 23", 25"
Weight
26.6 lb
25 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle / hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 300EX
Shimano 300EX
Shifters
Shimano 400EX down-tube
Shimano 300EX down-tube
Front Derailleur
Shimano 300EX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano 300EX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 300 EX
Shimano 300EX
Crankset
Tracer 200 RD, 42/52 teeth
Tracer, 42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
Chain
KMC HP-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
HTI P-19
Wellgo LU-871
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 300EX brakes, Shimano Exage 300EX levers
Shimano 300EX brakes, Shimano 300EX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST 613
1" YST
Handlebar
Hsin Lung DR-8
Hsin Lung steel
Stem
Kalloy KA 100
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Velo VL-178EM
Avenir
Seatpost
Lee Chi alloy SP-204, 26.8 mm diameter
Avenir aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HG
Jou Yu aluminum, QR
Rims
Kin Lin, 36-hole
Araya RT-520, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 25c Cheng Shin
700 x 25c Cheng Shin C-732
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
73°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1003.3 mm
1016 mm
Fork offset / rake
50.8 mm
40 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.