- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Tiagra Triple
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Diamondback Expert.
- Gearing
2000 Diamondback Expert has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 2002 Diamondback Expert.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2000 Diamondback Expert had an original MSRP $111 lower than 2002 Diamondback Expert.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.00:1Total range333%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.30:1Highest4.33:1Total range332%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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
2000 Diamondback Expert
2002 Diamondback Expert
Overview
Model Year
2000
2002
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Expert
Expert
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$769.00
$879.99
Colors
Peak White w/ Gloss Black fork
Red/White
Sizes
XXS, XS, M, L, XL
Compact large, compact medium, compact small, compact xlarge
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork
Diamondback
—
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tiagra Triple
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra SS
Shimano Tiagra GS
Crankset
Shimano Tiagra, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano Tiagra Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano cartridge
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 13 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo clipless
Resin body, aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI levers
Aluminum Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Tange Seiki DX-2
1 1/8" integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST
Handlebar
Alloy
Aluminum drop bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy Ahead type
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
XRS Performance
Avenir Road SS
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Sora
Equation Aero Road
Rims
Vuelta Stylus, 32-hole
Equation Alloy, 16-hole/20-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm
Equation stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) bladed
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
700 x 23c Michelin Axial Kevlar
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
73°
Seat-tube angle
—
72°
Chainstay / rear center
—
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
—
990.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
45 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.