Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 64451
| Model year | 1997 |
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| Brand | Diamondback |
| Model | Ascent 3.0 |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 64451 |
| Original MSRP | $1,000.00 |
| Colors | Dark red |
| Sizes | 14", 16", 18", 20", 22" |
| Weight | 29.1 lb |
| Frame construction | TIG-welded |
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| Frame material | Chromoly, butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Indy C |
| Fork material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fastrax, 2.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Front derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps |
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-366A levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
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| Handlebar | Avenir aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Avenir aluminum |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails, w/kevlar sides |
| Seatpost | Avenir micro-adjust, 26.5 mm diameter |
| Hubs | Shimano STX-RC |
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| Rims | Araya TM-820, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Chung Nan stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 71.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 24, 2026.