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1998 Diamondback Lakeside · 1996 Diamondback Lakeside

Specification1998 Diamondback Lakeside1996 Diamondback Lakeside
Overview
Model year19981996
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelLakesideLakeside
Bicycle typeHybridHybrid
Archive ID7777656098
Original MSRP$450.00$449.00
ColorsCherryCobalt blue
Sizes17", 19", 21", womens 17"15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.1 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame material7005 aluminumTrue Temper chromoly
ForkDiamondbackTange
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownTange chromoly, semi-sloping crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupHybrid MixShimano Alivio
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400Grip Shift SRT-300i
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STXShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teethSR CW-CM35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindleShimano BB-LP26
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-978Wellgo LU-923 w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesLee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax leversChang Star 857AT brakes, Lee Chi 264A-1 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" YST steel1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarDiamondback aluminumHsin Lung MTB-Al-152
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemDiamondback steelHsin Lung MTS 31900
SaddleAvenir Comfort Plus II DeluxeAvenir Sport
SeatpostAvenir aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameterLee Chi SP-211, 26.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano AceraX—
RimsAlex VP-20F, 36-holeFL-317 alloy, 36-hole
SpokesOrient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Avenir Cross700 x 41c Cheng Shin C-1103
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Diamondback Lakeside1996 Diamondback Lakeside
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°72°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm439.4 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.