- Frame
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus C90
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 Diamondback Crestview has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 Diamondback Crestview in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1996 Diamondback Crestview and 1998 Diamondback Crestview.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1998 Diamondback Crestview has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Diamondback Crestview.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×40; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; 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 Crestview
1998 Diamondback Crestview
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Crestview
Crestview
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$289.00
$300.00
Colors
Black w/blue pearl, Bordeaux
Sante Fe Pearl, Spy Green
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight
—
29.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Diamondback
Diamondback
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, semi-sloping crown
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus C90
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift Quickshift
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano AceraX
Crankset
SR alloy, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-33
YST BB 968M, 116mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-923
Wellgo LU-978
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi 713A brakes, Lee Chi 398AP-1 levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 26AP levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" YST steel
Handlebar
Hsin Lung B-8015
Diamondback steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Lee Chi
Diamondback steel
Saddle
Avenir Comfort Plus
Avenir Comfort Plus II
Seatpost
Steel, 25.8 mm diameter
Avenir aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
FL-317 alloy, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Orient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 40c Cheng Shin C-979
700 x 38c Avenir Cross
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
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.