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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2014 Diamondback Vital 1 and 2012 Diamondback Vital 1.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

2014 Diamondback Vital 144T · 14–34T
Lowest1.29:1Highest3.14:1Total range243%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2012 Diamondback Vital 144T · 14–34T · 7-speed
Lowest1.29:1Highest3.14:1Total range243%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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.

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Specification
2014 Diamondback Vital 1
2012 Diamondback Vital 1
Overview
Model Year
2014
2012
Brand
Diamondback
Diamondback
Model
Vital 1
Vital 1
Bicycle Type
—
Hybrid/Comfort
Original MSRP
$290.00
$280.00
Colors
Green
Silver
Sizes
WM(17"), WS(15")
S, M
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
DB Hi-Ten Steel
DB Hi-Ten Steel
Fork
Hi-Ten steel
High-tensile steel
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano RS25 Twist
Shimano RS25 7spd twist
Rear Derailleur
Shimano TX-55
Shimano TX35
Crankset
Alloy 44t
Alloy 3-piece 44t
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Type
cartridge type
Cassette
Shimano 14x34t
Shimano 7spd 14-34t
Chain
KMC-Z51
KMC Z-51
Pedals
Comfort Platform
Comfort Pedal
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro Linear
Tektro linear pull
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Threaded 1 1/8"
1 1/8 threaded
Handlebar
Steel 50mm Riser
Steel riser
Stem
Alloy Quill
Alloy quill
Saddle
Comfort elastomer spring
Comfort elastomer spring
Seatpost
Alloy Suspension 28.6mm
Alloy Suspension 28.6mm
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Alloy
SSW700 Double Tunnel Alloy
Front Tire
Smooth Tread 700x38c
Smooth Tread 700 X 40c

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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