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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2002 Diamondback Master has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1995 Diamondback Master in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 2002 Diamondback Master and 1995 Diamondback Master.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2002 Diamondback Master has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1995 Diamondback Master.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1995 Diamondback Master had an original MSRP $170 lower than 2002 Diamondback Master.
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.
Lowest1.56:1Highest4.08:1Total range261%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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 Master
1995 Diamondback Master
Overview
Model Year
2002
1995
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Master
Master
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road/sport
Original MSRP
$1,199.99
$1,030.00
Colors
Siver/Black
Gloss black
Sizes
47cm, 50cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 62cm
50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 62 cm
Weight
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22.8 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Chromoly, butted
Fork
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Spinner
Fork Material
Aluminum
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
Shimano RX-100 STI
Shifters
Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control
Shimano RX-100 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Shimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 SS
Shimano RX-100 GS
Crankset
Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth
Shimano RX-100, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 13 - 25 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-R4 clipless
Shimano PD-A525 SPD (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Sora Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Tiagra STI Dual Control levers
Shimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RX-100 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Tien Hsin No.10 ZST
1" Tioga Expert
Handlebar
Aluminum drop bar
Hsin Lung
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Aluminum threadless
Hsin Lung chromoly
Saddle
Selle Italia Oktavia
Ritchey Vector Prolite
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Kalloy SP-264, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano WH-R535
Shimano RX-100
Rims
Shimano WH-R535, 16-hole
Mavic 195
Spokes
Shimano stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
DT stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Vittoria Rubino
700 x 23c Tioga Proline
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73.5°
Seat-tube angle
72°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
408.9 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
990.6 mm
985.5 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
40.6 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.