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1997 Diamondback Interval · 1998 Diamondback Interval

Specification1997 Diamondback Interval1998 Diamondback Interval
Overview
Model year19971998
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelIntervalInterval
Bicycle typeRoad/sportRoad/sport
Archive ID6221772421
Original MSRP$420.00$400.00
ColorsBlackGloss black
Sizes19", 21", 23", 25"19", 21", 23", 25"
Weight25 lb26.6 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear staysChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkSpinnerDiamondback
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano 300EXRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano 300EX down-tubeShimano RSX down-tube
Front derailleurShimano 300EX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano RX-100 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano 300EXShimano RSX SS
CranksetTracer, 42/52 teethTracer 212RD, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 107 mm spindleShimano BB-LP26, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-871Wellgo LU-301 w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano 300EX brakes, Shimano 300EX leversTektro 520AG brakes, Tektro RBP-220A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" YST1" YST steel
HandlebarHsin Lung steelDiamondback aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemKalloy aluminumDiamondback
SaddleAvenirAvenir Comfort Master
SeatpostAvenir aluminum, 26.8 mm diameterAvenir aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsJou Yu aluminum, QRAluminum, Q/R
RimsAraya RT-520, 32-holeAlex DA-16, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeOrient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 25c Cheng Shin C-732700 x 25c Cheng Shin C-732
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 Diamondback Interval1998 Diamondback Interval
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle73°73°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1016 mm1016 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.