VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Diamondback Outlook DX

Velopedia Archive ID 70042

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelOutlook DX
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID70042
Original MSRP$250.00
ColorsChampagne, spy green
Sizes12", 14", 16", 18", 20", 22", womens 16", womens 18"
Weight31.3 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketYST BB 613, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Shimano AceraX EZ Fire for linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" YST steel
HandlebarDiamondback steel
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemDiamondback steel
SaddleAvenir Comfort Master
SeatpostAluminum, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesOrient steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1000
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube551.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center429.3 mm
Wheelbase1049 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 28, 2026.