- Frame
- 7005 aluminum, butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1999 Diamondback Zetec has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Diamondback Zetec.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1999 Diamondback Zetec had an original MSRP $430 lower than 1996 Diamondback Zetec.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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.
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
1996 Diamondback Zetec
1999 Diamondback Zetec
Overview
Model Year
1996
1999
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Zetec
Zetec
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,150.00
$719.99
Colors
Ball-burnished, Sunburst
Ball-Burnished, Sapphire Blue/Concept Green
Sizes
16", 18", 20"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
27.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Answer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC
Rock Shox Jett XC, 3.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano STX-RC
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 350, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-946A w/clips & straps
HTI-300 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 870AG brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Kalloy AL002
Kalloy aluminum riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kalloy ITS-003
JD aluminum
Saddle
Tioga Multicontrol
SDG Comp Belair
Seatpost
Lee Chi SP-211, 27.2 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-252 suspension, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Alivio
Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Alex AL-DH17, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 1.95" Tioga Factory XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
71.5°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1064.3 mm
1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
39.4 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.