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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2003 Diamondback Apex had an original MSRP $110 lower than 2002 Diamondback Apex.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2002 Diamondback Apex
2003 Diamondback Apex
Overview
Model Year
2002
2003
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Apex
Apex
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$879.99
$769.99
Colors
Red/Blue
Fast Black/Silver
Sizes
XS, S, M, L
13", 16", 18", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Duke C, 3.0" travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Shimano Deore FC-M510S, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex SX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge, 111mm spindle
Sealed cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
SRAM PC-49, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-823 clipless
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
ProMax forged linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano Deore RapidFire SL levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST
1 1/8" integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST
Handlebar
Titec Hell Bent XC
WTB Comp XC
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Titec Big AL
WTB Comp OS
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB SST
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
WTB Speed C2
WTB SpeedDisc
Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
Spokes
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
WTB stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB PrimalRaptor
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
Rear Tire
26 x 1.95" WTB PrimalRaptor
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
72°
72°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1051.6 mm
1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
38.1 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.