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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 Diamondback Lakeside has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 Diamondback Lakeside in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1998 Diamondback Lakeside and 1996 Diamondback Lakeside.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1996 Diamondback Lakeside has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1998 Diamondback Lakeside.
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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×38; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×41; 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
1998 Diamondback Lakeside
1996 Diamondback Lakeside
Overview
Model Year
1998
1996
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Lakeside
Lakeside
Bicycle Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$450.00
$449.00
Colors
Cherry
Cobalt blue
Sizes
17", 19", 21", womens 17"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
26.1 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
True Temper chromoly
Fork
Diamondback
Tange
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Tange chromoly, semi-sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Hybrid Mix
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-400
Grip Shift SRT-300i
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
SR CW-CM35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Sachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-978
Wellgo LU-923 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax levers
Chang Star 857AT brakes, Lee Chi 264A-1 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" YST steel
1" Victor VP-H67
Handlebar
Diamondback aluminum
Hsin Lung MTB-Al-152
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Diamondback steel
Hsin Lung MTS 31900
Saddle
Avenir Comfort Plus II Deluxe
Avenir Sport
Seatpost
Avenir aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Lee Chi SP-211, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano AceraX
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Rims
Alex VP-20F, 36-hole
FL-317 alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Orient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 38c Avenir Cross
700 x 41c Cheng Shin C-1103
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
439.4 mm
439.4 mm
Wheelbase
1064.3 mm
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 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.