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2012 Diamondback Drifter 2

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Archive #2029580
Model year
2012
Category
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$330.00
Sizes
One Size
Colors
Matte Dark Grey
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17 specifications · original MSRP
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Identification clues

2012 archived details

Published colors
Matte Dark Grey
Frame
DB 6061-T6 Aluminum

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Original buildDB 6061-T6 Aluminum

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Published sizes and colors

1 size · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

One Size

Published colors

Matte Dark Grey

Frameset

Frame MaterialDB 6061-T6 Aluminum
ForkDB Cruiser Curve

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Revo twist, 7spd
Rear DerailleurShimano TX-51
Crankset1 pc 44t
Bottom BracketLooseball
CassetteShimano 7spd 14-34t
ChainKMC Z-51
PedalsCruiser Platform

Brakes

BrakesTektro linear pull

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8 threaded
HandlebarDiamondback Cruiser
StemAlloy quill
SaddleDrifter Double Spring
SeatpostAlloy 27.2

Wheels & Tires

RimsAlex X303
Front TireKenda Cruiser 26 X 2.125

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes44T · 14–34T · 7-speed
Lowest1.29:1 Highest3.14:1 Total range243%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears

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Rear tire

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For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
Kenda Cruiser 26 X 2.125
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Chain · Original
KMC Z-51
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Cassette · Original
Shimano 7spd 14-34t
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Brake pads · Original
Tektro linear pull
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Rims · Original
Alex X303
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Front tire
Kenda Cruiser 26 X 2.125
Drivetrain
7-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Looseball
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: DB 6061-T6 Aluminum · Fork: DB Cruiser Curve

Drivetrain

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Archived: Shifters: Shimano Revo twist, 7spd · Rear derailleur: Shimano TX-51 · Crankset: 1 pc 44t · Bottom bracket: Looseball · Cassette: Shimano 7spd 14-34t · Chain: KMC Z-51

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Tektro linear pull

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Rims: Alex X303 · Front tire: Kenda Cruiser 26 X 2.125

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8 threaded · Handlebar: Diamondback Cruiser · Stem: Alloy quill · Seatpost: Alloy 27.2 · Saddle: Drifter Double Spring · Pedals: Cruiser Platform

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