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1999 Diamondback Interval · 1998 Diamondback Interval

Specification1999 Diamondback Interval1998 Diamondback Interval
Overview
Model year19991998
BrandDiamondbackDiamondback
ModelIntervalInterval
Bicycle typeRoad/sportRoad/sport
Archive ID8550972421
Original MSRP$479.99$400.00
ColorsForest GreenGloss black
Sizes19", 21", 23", 25"19", 21", 23", 25"
Weight26.5 lb26.6 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromolyChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkDiamondbackDiamondback
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano RSXRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual ControlShimano RSX down-tube
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano RX-100 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano RSX SS
CranksetShimano Nexave T-301, 28/38/48 teethTracer 212RD, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin BB-7700, 116mm spindleShimano BB-LP26, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 13 - 26 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"Sachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo aluminumWellgo LU-301 w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX leversTektro 520AG brakes, Tektro RBP-220A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" YST steel1" YST steel
HandlebarKalloy AL-038Diamondback aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemJD aluminumDiamondback
SaddleDiamondback all-terrainAvenir Comfort Master
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameterAvenir aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsJoy Tech aluminum, Q/RAluminum, Q/R
RimsAlex DA-16, 32-holeAlex DA-16, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeOrient stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 28c Continental Super Sport 100700 x 25c Cheng Shin C-732
Rear tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport 100—
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1999 Diamondback Interval1998 Diamondback Interval
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle72°73°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1005.8 mm1016 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.