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1998 Diamondback Sherwood

Velopedia Archive ID 70179

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDiamondback
ModelSherwood
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID70179
Original MSRP$350.00
ColorsElectric Blue
Sizes17", 19", 21", 23", womens 17", womens 19"
Weight27.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly
ForkDiamondback
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs PC-10, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-978

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax levers

Cockpit & contact points

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

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano AceraX
RimsAlex VP-20F, 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.