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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
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Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.75:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Rear tire: 20×1.75.
Ratio2.75:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Rear tire: 20×1.75.
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
2003 Diamondback RM20
2001 Diamondback RM20
Overview
Model Year
2003
2001
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
RM20
RM20
Bicycle Type
BMX
BMX
Original MSRP
$499.99
$549.99
Colors
Fast Black/Silver/Black
Team Scheme
Sizes
Pro
Pro XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
—
Diamondback RMX
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite w/chromoly steerer, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
AC Race 16 3pc, 44 teeth
3-piece chromoly 180mm, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
AC Euro Sealed Bearing
Sealed cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
1-speed, 16 teeth
1-speed, 16 teeth
Chain
KMC HP20NP, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro BX-20 linear-pull rear brakes, Tektro Sabre rear levers
Tektro BX-20 linear-pull rear brakes, Tektro 311A rear levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless aluminum
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek SX-1
Handlebar
Chromoly BMX
Chromoly BMX
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Aluminum
Saddle
Diamondback BMX
RMX padded
Seatpost
Aluminum, 27.0mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum
RMX aluminum sealed bearing
Rims
Alex DM-24, 36-hole
Alex AL-DM24, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, straight gauge
—
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III
20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III
Rear Tire
20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Seat-tube angle
71°
71°
Chainstay / rear center
393.7 mm
393.7 mm
Wheelbase
985.5 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
30.5 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.