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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1996 Diamondback Interval has a 1.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1997 Diamondback Interval in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 Diamondback Interval and 1996 Diamondback Interval.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.62:1Highest4.00:1Total range248%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.62:1Highest4.00:1Total range248%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×25; 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
1997 Diamondback Interval
1996 Diamondback Interval
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Interval
Interval
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$420.00
$379.00
Colors
Black
Graphite
Sizes
19", 21", 23", 25"
19", 21", 23", 25"
Weight
25 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork
Spinner
Spinner
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 300EX
Shimano 300EX
Shifters
Shimano 300EX down-tube
Shimano 300EX down-tube
Front Derailleur
Shimano 300EX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano 300EX, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 300EX
Shimano 300EX
Crankset
Tracer, 42/52 teeth
Tracer, 42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindle
Victor VPB-33, 119 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-871
HTI P-19 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 300EX brakes, Shimano 300EX levers
Shimano 300EX brakes, Shimano 300EX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST
1" steel
Handlebar
Hsin Lung steel
Kalloy alloy
Stem
Kalloy aluminum
Hsin Lung alloy
Saddle
Avenir
Velo VL-181
Seatpost
Avenir aluminum, 26.8 mm diameter
Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 26.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Jou Yu aluminum, QR
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Rims
Araya RT-520, 32-hole
FL-317 alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 25c Cheng Shin C-732
700 x 25c Cheng Shin C-732
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
71.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1016 mm
1003.3 mm
Fork offset / rake
40 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.