
Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1999 Diamondback Drifter
Cruiser bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $269.99
- Sizes
- 18", womens 17"
- Colors
- Green/Black
- Weight
- 36.799999999999997
- Archive ID
- 83501
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Hi-tensile steel |
| Fork | Diamondback |
| Fork Material | Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Cruiser Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Grip Shift MRX-170 rear |
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Crankset | 1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | YST BB 621 |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm Threadless |
| Rear Cogs | 6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Steel cage, resin body |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus CT-91 brakes, aluminum levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" YST steel |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Steel hi-rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| Stem | Aluminum |
| Saddle | Diamondback cruiser |
| Seatpost | Pillar, steel, 25.4mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Joy Tech aluminum, nutted |
|---|---|
| Rims | Aluminum, 36-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.125" whitewall |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.




