VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Diamondback Sorrento SE

Velopedia Archive ID 57824

Overview

Model year1996
BrandDiamondback
ModelSorrento SE
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID57824
Original MSRP$429.00
ColorsRemington yellow, titanium
Sizes14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkRST 170B
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano AceraX
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-100
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetSR CW-CH15, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPBC-50P
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-922

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 877AT brakes, Chang Star 264A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H67
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 31900
SaddleSelle San Marco Linea Pro
SeatpostLee Chi SP-204 alloy, 25.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFL-219 alloy, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kenda K-836
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.