VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Crestview

Velopedia Archive ID 79768

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelCrestview
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID79768
Original MSRP$300.00
ColorsSante Fe Pearl, Spy Green
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight29.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
ForkDiamondback
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleurShimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano AceraX
CranksetShimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 968M, 116mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-978

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Lee Chi 26AP levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarDiamondback steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDiamondback steel
SaddleAvenir Comfort Plus II
SeatpostAvenir aluminum micro-adjust, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesOrient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 38c Avenir Cross
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube563.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center439.4 mm
Wheelbase1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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