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1996 Diamondback Assault EX

Velopedia Archive ID 55332

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDiamondback
ModelAssault EX
Bicycle typeBMX
Archive ID55332
Original MSRP$280.00
ColorsBlack chrome, chrome-plated, chrome-plated/blue fade
SizesBoys 12"
Weight25.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, oversize
ForkDiamondback
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupN/A
ShiftersN/A
Front derailleurN/A
Rear derailleurN/A
Crankset1-piece chromoly 7", 43 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-35
BB shell width68mm Threadless
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainKMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-393

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-1 brakes, Lee Chi 315A-1 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H755
HandlebarDiamondback BMX chromoly
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemDiamondback BMX
SaddleDiamondback BMX
SeatpostChromoly, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann 4019, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 20 x 2.125" Tioga Comp III, Rear: 20 x 1.75" Tioga Comp III
Wheel size20" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube536 mm
Head-tube angle75°
Seat-tube angle70°
Chainstay / rear center395 mm
Fork offset / rake30 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.