- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Shimano Altus C90
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1997 Diamondback Wildwood has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Diamondback Wildwood.
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.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.86:1Total range386%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.45:1Total range403%
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.
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Specification
1996 Diamondback Wildwood
1997 Diamondback Wildwood
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Wildwood
Wildwood
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$279.00
$300.00
Colors
Bokhara plum, Firestorm, Scarab Green
Blue fade, Hunter Green, Purple/Blue Fade
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 20"
14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 19"
Weight
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32.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Diamondback
Diamondback
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus C90
Shimano Altus
Shifters
Grip Shift Quickshift
Grip Shift MRX-170
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull
Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Crankset
SR alloy, 28/38/54 teeth
Shimano Altus, 24/34/38 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPBC-50P, 113 mm spindle
YST BB 968, 116 mm 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-883
Wellgo LU-895N
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 steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Lee Chi
Lee Chi
Saddle
Avenir Comfort Plus
Avenir Comfort Plus
Seatpost
Steel, 25.8 mm diameter
Steel pillar, 29.2 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: Joy Tech JY-761SE Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech JY-718 Q/R
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 1.95" Cheng Shin C-796
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
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
429.3 mm
Wheelbase
1054.1 mm
1054.1 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.