VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Diamondback Crestview

Velopedia Archive ID 65580

Overview

Model year1997
BrandDiamondback
ModelCrestview
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID65580
Original MSRP$279.00
ColorsBlue fade, green
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight31.4

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkLung I
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetTracer MY-1i, 24/34/38 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 968, 116 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-923

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-371A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST HP-226N
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemLee Chi
SaddleAvenir Comfort Plus
SeatpostAluminum, 25.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Joy Tech JY-761SE Q/R, Rear: Joy Tech JY-718 Q/R
RimsFL-317 aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 40c Cheng Shin C-979
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1051.6 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 23, 2026.