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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1996 Diamondback SorrentoSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.9 mphHighest gear26.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

1997 Diamondback SorrentoSize Legacy reference · 42/34/24T · 11–28T · 7-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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.

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Specification
1996 Diamondback Sorrento
1997 Diamondback Sorrento
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Sorrento
Sorrento
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$299.00
$320.00
Colors
Black, Cobalt, Coffee, Scarlet
Brown, Green, Light Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 20"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
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29.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly
Fork
Diamondback
Diamondback
Fork Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano AceraX
Shimano AceraX
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-100
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull
Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano AceraX
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
SR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPBC-50P
YST BB 969, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Sachs SC-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-922
Wellgo LU-922
Brakes
Brakes
Chang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" YST HP-226N
Handlebar
Hsin Lung MTB 110
Hsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Lee Chi
Lee Chi
Saddle
Velo VL-181
Avenir Comfort
Seatpost
Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 25.8 mm diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 aluminum, 25.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Shimano RM-40
Rims
FL-219 alloy, 36-hole
FL-219 aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Kenda K-831
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-831
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1043.9 mm
1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
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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.

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