Lowest0.86:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range445%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 Diamondback Sorrento
Original specifications: Shimano AceraX drivetrain · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #50227- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $299.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 20"
- Colors
- Black, Cobalt, Coffee, Scarlet
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Black, Cobalt, Coffee, Scarlet
- Frame
- Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
- Original equipment
- Shimano AceraX
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel · Shimano AceraX · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded steel |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Diamondback |
| Fork Material | Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano AceraX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-100 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano AceraX |
| Crankset | SR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Victor VPBC-50P |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-922 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Chang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" Victor VP-H67 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Hsin Lung MTB 110 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Lee Chi |
| Saddle | Velo VL-181 |
| Seatpost | Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 25.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | FL-219 alloy, 36-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Kenda K-831 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 563.9 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1043.9 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
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| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.90" Kenda K-831
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Wellgo LU-922
Lee Chi SP-204 alloy
25.8 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.90" Kenda K-831
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 25.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Victor VPBC-50P · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded steel · Fork: Diamondback · Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano AceraX · Shifters: Grip Shift MRX-100 · Front derailleur: Shimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano AceraX · Crankset: SR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPBC-50P · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Chang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: FL-219 alloy, 36-hole · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Kenda K-831
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H67 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung MTB 110 · Stem: Lee Chi · Seatpost: Lee Chi SP-204 alloy, 25.8 mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-181 · Pedals: Wellgo LU-922
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Market Snapshot
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Model-family used asking$162.48Median asking · middle 50% $78.75–$277.50 · 8 listings
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| Observed | Median | Middle 50% | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | $162.48 | $78.75–$277.50 | 8 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $224.98 | $113.75–$364.76 | 8 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $224.98 | $113.75–$364.76 | 8 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | $250.00 | $102.50–$314.53 | 7 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $125.00 | $122.50–$274.50 | 7 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $125.00 | $100.00–$274.50 | 7 |
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